City Council

Still a Numbers Game

Gwalgen Dent — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 02:07:31 +0000

City Problems Still More Politics Than Dollars

Has Rob Ford saved $1 billion dollars? Is the City in bad fiscal shape? What is the best way to raise revenues and increase and improve services for the public?

How Sanctuary City Came to Be

Gwalgen Dent — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 05:35:53 +0000

Constant Organizing, Perfect Timing Lead to Groundbreaking Motion

TORONTO--After years of organizing, the City of Toronto is finally a sanctuary for undocumented people.

Ford: The back room games begin

justin — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:50:00 +0000

Fight is on to replace the mayor

Rob Ford removed from office

justin — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:04:22 +0000

Toronto Mayor found guilty in landmark conflict of interest case

Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was ordered removed from office today, after being found guilty of breaching the city's conflict of interest law. An Ontario Superior Court judge released the decision this morning.

Police Crack Heads as Major Budget Cuts Reversed

justin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:28:22 +0000

Toronto residents are breathing slightly easier after a long awaited City Council vote on large cuts to core city services took place earlier tonight. The cuts, proposed as part of the 2012 city budget, have been looming ever since Mayor Rob Ford manufactured a budget crisis upon taking office.

Take the vegan challenge with Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker

Anita Krajnc — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:25:24 +0000

Glenn is a leading environmental and animal activist in Toronto City Council who has played a leading role in saving Rouge Park, protecting migratory birds, spaying and neutering dogs and cats, proposing a ban on the sale of shark fins, fighting for a sanctuary for the elephants at the Toronto Zoo and preserving the Oak Ridges Moraine, among many other progressive initiatives.

Beautiful City (Part 1) - City Hall

DannyLiberty — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:38:40 +0000

The 'Beautiful City Billboard Fee' is a unique initiative by local Toronto artists who have been lobbying City Council for a tax on advertising billboards and directing the revenue to fund public art. This segment has a brief overview of the BCBF, some clips of the council debate on Item PG33.10, and the voting day results, and more...