The most stressed-out man in Toronto

On a rainy Tuesday night in early December, a group of Toronto’s most fervent political junkies—public servants, bloggers, amateur policy wonks—...;

Casino-consultation odds

There is an odd dance to city consultations, what with the orchestrated movement of city staff, councilors, lobbyists, concerned citizens, and gadflies...;

A $10 million election or… appoint who, exactly?

On Monday, Mayor-for-now Rob Ford will appear in court to appeal the decision removing him from office. If he's unsuccessful, he's fired, likely before...;

We the Tweeple: Perks’ Parkdale

On Oct. 30, city council passed councillor Gord Perks’ “interim control bylaw” for Parkdale, which prevents new bars, restaurants, and other “...;

Gord Perks’ Parkdale paternalism

City councillor Gord Perks has just won a year-long ban on the opening of any new “restaurant, take-out restaurant, rear yard and rooftop patio, bake...;

City Hall’s conspiracy of disgrace

On Oct. 3, retiring city CFO Cam Weldon gave a farewell address to city council. “You need to be nicer to each other,” he said. A couple of hours...;

What kind of a mayor does this city need?

The evidence suggests that Rob Ford’s current term as mayor is done. His control over the city’s agenda started unravelling as early as last July,...;

Rob Ford makes us Proud

A huge crowd gathered on the green roof outside City Hall today to see the raising of the rainbow flag and the declaration of today as the Day Against...;

Licence renewal

After a year of blaring their horns at City Hall in protest, Toronto’s cab drivers are finally being heard. On Saturday, almost six months after the...;

The politics of pint-sized protesters

Last weekend, I brought my two-year-old son Emile to his first political protest. It won't be his last. Some might wonder if it's fair to use children...;