June 8, 2026
The World Cup Is Here, Toronto — The Planning Was Messy, But the Moment Is Ours
On Friday afternoon, Toronto becomes a World Cup city for real. Not in a press release. Not in a tourism slogan. For…
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June 2, 2026
Toronto Became a Megacity. Then Somehow Forgot How to Act Like One.
On January 1, 1998, Toronto became the “megacity.” That was the official beginning of the new City of…
May 27, 2026
The Taxpayer-Funded Board That Still Won’t Fly the Pride Flag
Before it became a school-board fight, the Pride flag was a signal. It told people who had spent…
May 22, 2026
Toronto’s Drug Crisis Has a 200-Metre Buffer | But No Real Plan
The Drug Crisis Didn’t Close — It Just Changed Addresses Toronto’s supervised consumption sites were built on a…
May 12, 2026
Everyone’s a Suspect Until Proven Neighbourly
Toronto’s “virtual gated community” idea starts with real fears about crime — but ends with a bigger question:…
April 27, 2026
Toronto’s $380 Million FIFA Bill — And What It Really Costs
Toronto’s $380 Million FIFA Bill - And What It Really Costs Toronto knows exactly how much the 2026…
April 8, 2026
Toronto’s Parking Cash Grab Is Dressed Up as “Mobility Policy”
Nearly all of Toronto’s metered street parking is in line for higher rates. City Hall says it’s about…
March 28, 2026
Toronto Got FIFA. City Hall Acted Like It Caught a Disease.
Toronto is about to host one of the biggest sporting events on Earth. The matches will be packed.…
March 27, 2026
Toronto’s Newest Talent: Copying New York and Calling It Vision
If Toronto City Council ever has an original thought, it should probably report it to 311. Toronto City…
March 23, 2026
Toronto’s Budget Magic Trick
Smile for the Cameras, Lose the Services Later Toronto’s 2026 budget came wrapped in all the usual political…