Control of TTC deserves study October 28, 2007 Transit advocates at Toronto City Hall passionately oppose any suggestion that Queen’s Park might snatch the TTC from municipal hands and put it under…
Merging the TTC and GO under GTTA control? October 24, 2007 The Toronto Star, CityTV (Breakfast Television) and other media outlets are reporting that the TTC maybe “high-jacked” by the Liberal Government of Ontario, which…
TTC suspects province is plotting a takeover October 24, 2007 This was not on the table during the last provincial election; however loosing the TTC may be the evolution of progress or the greatest…
CITY-TV moves from 299 Queen Street West and gets a new Toronto home at Dundas Square October 23, 2007 CITY-TV’s iconic street level studios are moving. The television station’s new parent announced they will be leaving their long-time residence at 299 Queen Street…
Toronto likely to approve new taxes October 22, 2007 Toronto Council is likely to approve two new taxes later today, according to Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone. “I think that the mayor’s compromise is…
How Miller found his new groove October 22, 2007 Seeking support for the vote on tax plan, the mayor discovers consensus. It was meant as an innocent political observation. It sounded like a…
Time to get more use out of the Sheppard Subway line and go west? October 20, 2007 To be honest, I love subways and I have a bit of a bias towards the Sheppard Subway line. I have always believed that…
Miller takes tax package proposal to the people October 18, 2007 Are you still unsure where you stand on the Mayor’s tax package? If so, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to hear the arguments for…
Hard Truths About Transit Financing October 17, 2007 Transit shows up now and then among every campaign’s promises, but common to all is a poor understanding of the real needs and costs….
Toronto controversial tax plan in the hands of swing votes October 15, 2007 With one week to go before a momentous tax debate at city hall, the spotlight shines on a half-dozen Toronto councillors still undecided if…