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City-funded mural causes controversy in Toronto’s east-end.
A mural that was commissioned by the City of Toronto's StreetART initiative has stirred up controversy in Little India. Read more
Wynne’s transit panel gives hard truths to Ford nation
A new discussion paper says misconceptions are holding Toronto back from a mature transit discussion. Read more
Could Toronto be more cyclist friendly?
While Toronto has made steps towards having more bike lanes and bike infrastructure, former mayor David Miller is among those who say more could be done to accommodate cyclists. Read more
Swedish scarf is future of bicycle helmets
Adult cyclists are not required to wear helmets in Ontario. Many forgo this safety measure because they do not want to wear one. This situation is so universal that Swedish company, Hovding, decided to make a stylish alternative to traditional helmets. Using airbag technology, they made a scarf-type-collar that encapsulates a person’s head in the event of a crash. Read more
The E-Bike Issue
E-bikes are a blight on the streets of Ontario cities. They pose a hazard to their users, pedestrians, motorists and every other person on the road because the Ontario government does not differentiate between electric bicycles and the electric scooters (E-bikes) that are commonly seen on city streets. Read more
Clearing graffiti in Toronto has been on Mayor Rob Ford’s to-do list and people have lots to say. Skedline reporters Kezia Hinds and Kedean Smith took to the streets to see what people are saying about graffiti.     Read more
Opinion: The art of graffiti
In an attempt to clean up the city, Mayor Rob Ford announced in late July a new plan to get rid of the graffiti on city property. Read more
At 8:20 a.m. three shots were heard coming from the Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters at the Navy Yard in Washington, D/C. Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper shook hands with Toronto Mayor Rob Ford on Sunday signifying the federal government’s support for the city’s Scarborough subway extension plan. No specific information was announced in regards to the federal government’s funding towards the project until Monday when federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty confirmed that... Read more
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty confirmed the federal government’s support of the Scarborough subway expansion today at a press conference. The promise is supported by the $660 million that will be provided for the city to fund the project. Read more