Features
Listing the appeal of neighbourhoods
Lists are always in vogue. Either you like them, or you don’t. The best this, the best that, the best… Continue reading “Listing the appeal of neighbourhoods”
A focus on raptors (part one)
Bird-watcher Frances Legault focuses the lenses of neighbourhood enthusiasts on hawks and ospreys
This edition of Birds in the Neighbourhood is part one of a special focus on raptors, also known as birds… Continue reading “A focus on raptors (part one)”
Cycle Paths or Sociopaths?
John Forsey counts the reasons why the province’s proposed approach to bike lanes is a terrible idea that won’t help ease congestion
On Oct. 21 the Ontario government introduced a bill under which municipalities would be required to obtain provincial approval before… Continue reading “Cycle Paths or Sociopaths?”
MP Notable–David Michael Buckley (1930 – 2024)
Dedicated to family and true to himself, Michael found joy in life’s little moments.
The great grandson of Sir John Abbott, Canada’s third prime minister, David Michael Buckley, better known as Mike, was born… Continue reading “MP Notable–David Michael Buckley (1930 – 2024)”
New city zoning bylaw will drive ‘shocking’ new intensification.
Existing housing stock does not meet the demand for housing. Housing costs have become exorbitant due to investor commodification of… Continue reading “New city zoning bylaw will drive ‘shocking’ new intensification.”
Thanksgiving traditions, then and now
There’s nothing like the start of school, the falling leaves and a wild turkey sighting in the neighbourhood to remind… Continue reading “Thanksgiving traditions, then and now”
MP Notable–Hugh John Robertson
Hugh John Robertson (1939 – 2024) Adventuresome and scholarly, Hugh’s zest for teaching, research and the environment knew no bounds.
Hugh John Robertson (1939-2024), who passed away peacefully this spring, led a full and passionate life, always seeing opportunities from… Continue reading “MP Notable–Hugh John Robertson”