Top 10 quotes of 2010
By JERRY AGAR, Guest columnist
“I don’t wish anyone bad luck — I’m Christian.”
Showing posts with label Go Toronto Go. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Go Toronto Go. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
I Will Make It Twenty Six...
Toronto’s Most Wanted
25 ways to help make this the city it wants to be: a cultural wish list
...a levy that participants will pay on a sliding scale for those "ways" they use and those that don't partake don't pay.
Monday, August 09, 2010
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Finally Something "Thrown" Into Humber Other Than Garbage...
Who made the mystery statues in the Humber River?
Mon Aug 02 2010
Residents were surprised Monday after finding 39 unique stone statuettes had been erected in the Humber River.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
We Have Been Passing Ourselves Off As "A World Class City" So...
...we finally get a chance to prove it.
John Clark's (OCRAP) relatives come for a visit..
...and NP columnists comment;
John Clark's (OCRAP) relatives come for a visit..
...and NP columnists comment;
Chris Selley’s Full Pundit: Won’t you shed a tear for Toronto?
June 25, 2010 – 2:20 pm
The nightmare begins…
You always wanted to be in the centre of the universe, didn’t you, Toronto? Well enjoy the next few days, L. Ian McDonald says in the Sun Media papers. He does thank us Torontonians for taking on the burden, but we can’t quite shake the feeling he’s making fun of us. (Might just be that legendary inferiority complex, though.)
The G8 and G20 summits amply demonstrate Stephen Harper’s transformation from a tax-hating, China-lecturing economic libertarian into a pragmatic statesman, Susan Riley argues in the Ottawa Citizen (though he might, of course, be faking it). Climate change and Israel are the issues where he’s still ostensibly “out of step” with … well, she doesn’t say with whom he’s out of step — with Susan Riley, perhaps! But on those issues, as she says, there’s very little daylight between him and Michael Ignatieff. (Liberals pounding their fists on climate change really is an insult to the intelligence.) So the more chances Mr. Harper gets to look prime ministerial, the less chance the opposition has of unseating him. Then again, Riley says “Canadians don’t vote based on how a leader performs at these international gabfests.” So … yeah.
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You always wanted to be in the centre of the universe, didn’t you, Toronto? Well enjoy the next few days, L. Ian McDonald says in the Sun Media papers. He does thank us Torontonians for taking on the burden, but we can’t quite shake the feeling he’s making fun of us. (Might just be that legendary inferiority complex, though.)
The G8 and G20 summits amply demonstrate Stephen Harper’s transformation from a tax-hating, China-lecturing economic libertarian into a pragmatic statesman, Susan Riley argues in the Ottawa Citizen (though he might, of course, be faking it). Climate change and Israel are the issues where he’s still ostensibly “out of step” with … well, she doesn’t say with whom he’s out of step — with Susan Riley, perhaps! But on those issues, as she says, there’s very little daylight between him and Michael Ignatieff. (Liberals pounding their fists on climate change really is an insult to the intelligence.) So the more chances Mr. Harper gets to look prime ministerial, the less chance the opposition has of unseating him. Then again, Riley says “Canadians don’t vote based on how a leader performs at these international gabfests.” So … yeah.
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Posted in: Canada, Full Comment Tags: Canadian politics, Chris Selley, Full Pundit, G20, G8, CSIS, summits, Richard Fadden
The world has no doubt already heard more than it cares to know about the G20, but as Day One dawns it’s difficult to ignore the epic silliness the Harper government has imposed on Toronto in the name of … well, beats the hell out of me what it’s in the name of.
As Don Martin ably describes — from the deck of the city’s biggest tourist attraction, which of course will be closed — $1 billion in security precautions buys you a post-apocalyptic city emptied of all normal life, where hordes of cops earning triple time wander around trying not to look bored. Read More
Kelly McParland: The summit of silliness
June 25, 2010 – 10:23 am
GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images
Now, how frightening do these cops look?
Students from George Bown College take
photographs after their convocation ceremony
n downtown Toronto, as police with riot gear
patrol the streets ahead of the G20 summit.
Students from George Bown College take
photographs after their convocation ceremony
n downtown Toronto, as police with riot gear
patrol the streets ahead of the G20 summit.
As Don Martin ably describes — from the deck of the city’s biggest tourist attraction, which of course will be closed — $1 billion in security precautions buys you a post-apocalyptic city emptied of all normal life, where hordes of cops earning triple time wander around trying not to look bored. Read More
Posted in: Canada, Full Comment, World Politics Tags: Stephen Harper, Kelly McParland, G20 summit, Maude Barlow, national security
Get Off Your Arse, Open the Door and Take Advantage Of...
Family fun for G20 weekend
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Pride Guide
Gear up for Pride Week with toronto.com's guide to the festivities: where to stay, dine, drink and party.Read More
FRIDAY: June 25
TD Toronto Jazz FestivalHarry Connick Jr. headlines this year's fest, with top jazz acts at outdoor stages, lounges and music venues across the city.
ALSO ON FRIDAY
- On stage: Jitters
- Drama & Desire: Artists & the Theatre
- Summer Designer Clothing Sale
- On stage: The Ultimate Sacrifice
- More Friday Events
SATURDAY: June 26
The Warrior Emperor & China's Terracotta ArmyThe ROM showcases a collection of 10 life-sized sculptures and 250 artifacts from China's famous Terracotta Army, discovered in 1974 in an underground tomb.
ALSO ON SATURDAY
SUNDAY: June 27
Cooking Fire Theatre FestivalCombining theatre, food and the great outdoors, this fest features live performances and organic meals prepared on Dufferin Grove's wood-fired bake ovens.
ALSO ON SUNDAY
- Dream in High Park: Romeo & Juliet
- Harry Connick Jr.
- Esthero
- Wild Toy Animal Hospital at the Zoo
- More Sunday Events
Monday, May 10, 2010
Reflections About The City Many Love To Hate...
Dave Bidini: Toronto is a city that irks with its quirks
Toronto sucks. It sucks because my friend Jim’s apartment sprung a leak and there was waterMonday, May 03, 2010
G20 Coming Toronto....
...will Comrade Miller, Clown Council and Toronto Tourism Board be promoting this event with their European counterpart?
A European growth industry
Riot Sightseeing. Posted by Jaeger at 11:01 AM| Comments (13)
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
There Is No Question He Has To Be Hailed As A Waterfront Advocate...
...personally I would like to see some of his other architectural contributions.
Hume's Waterfront Tour: Wavedecks cause a ripple
Tue Apr 06 2010 (4)
They are one of the most distinctive features of Toronto's evolving waterfront, and one of the most controversial. Chris Hume continues his waterfront... Sunday, February 07, 2010
How Do Remember All The Promises Being Made...
...and how do we ensure the "winners" keep those promises?
How to fix Toronto's budget woes: Levy
Mayoralty candidate Rocco Rossi put it best last week when he said Torontonians are kind of like the Bill Murray character in the movie Groundhog Day when it comes to the city’s massive operating budget.
Mayoral candidates driving TTC overhaul
Early on in this campaign, the big issue is the TTC. Torontonians should consider themselves lucky
Sunday, January 03, 2010
I Don't See Any Hurdles...
...the city is known for runing successful events; a multitude of summer marathons, the Santa Claus Parade, the Gay Pride Parade, ethnic festivals on St. Clair Avenue and the Danforth, the CNE, etc.etc.
Pan Am Games success faces hurdles
Torontonians may not know it, but a monumental moment in the history of this city happened in 2009.
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About Me
- Unhypentated Canadian
- I lean to the right but I still have a heart and if I have a mission it is to respond to attacks on people not available to protect themselves and to point out the hypocrisy of the left at every opportunity.MY MAJOR GOAL IS HIGHLIGHT THE HYPOCRISY AND STUPIDITY OF THE LEFTISTS ON TORONTO CITY COUNCIL. Last word: In the final analysis this blog is a relief valve for my rants/raves.
...Toronto voters don't have the same quandry! Miller out and gawd only knows if we have a champion in the wings.
Hume: Time for McCallion to quit