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3:01 p.m., March 22, 2018. The reflection in the front window of 307 Lake Shore Blvd., the site of Sidewalk Toronto’s new headquarters and engagement space, planned to open later this year. The sign on the front window is for Toronto Maple Leafs Network Ltd. (now MLSE).

Urban planning

This old production studio will be the new headquarters for Sidewalk...

6:59 p.m., March 21, 2018. The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery has put the Dynamic Symbol of Access on their front door. This is an example of a place where the updated symbol can be used without contravening the Ontario Building Code.

Accessibility

As city delays bringing forward plan to implement new accessibility symbol...

(An image of the proposed wall sign for 415 Yonge St. presented to the sign variance committee on Tuesday. The application was not granted. Image courtesy of Kahara Media.)

Toronto

Sign Variance Committee rejects application for massive advertisement on Yonge Street

4:33 p.m., March 20, 2018. Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti after announcing he will be seeking the nomination for the Progressive Conservative candidate for Brampton Centre. As recent as last week he told reporters he was considering a run for mayor of Toronto.

Politics

Mammoliti announces bid for PC nomination, veering away from run for...

12:01 p.m., March 2, 2018. Pedestrians cross Sheppard Avenue, east of Yonge, where Doris Avenue starts.

Traffic

In pictures: traffic, pedestrian and bike lanes on Yonge Street

Public transit

On St. Patrick’s Day, TTC will use whiskey sponsorship to pay...

City Hall

Wong-Tam to talk about her experience, diversity, and women at city...

Public transit

Good to know – No subway between St Clair West and...

Politics

On International Women’s Day, here are 6 Signal stories about politics...

11:29 a.m., March 6, 2018. The front of the Scarborough Civic Centre, where the next Executive Committee will be held on March 19.

Politics

Mayor wants to “take the government” to other parts of the...

12:05 p.m., March 2, 2018. Facing south on Yonge Street north of Sheppard Avenue. When it comes to assessing the best design options for the future of Yonge Street, the city’s Medical Officer of Health says it’s details like the width of car lanes that will make the difference in drivers’ speed, and the overall vibrancy and safety of the streets.

Toronto

City’s Medical Officer of Health stands behind both options for Yonge...

10:04 a.m., March 1, 2018. Sounds of a woman screaming outside the mayor’s office interrupted a press conference by Mayor John Tory and Premier Kathleen Wynne at city hall on Thursday morning.

Housing

Woman’s screams about Toronto Community Housing repairs outside mayor’s office interrupts...

10:01 a.m., Feb. 26, 2018. From left, Deputy Mayor and the city’s housing advocate and Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mayor John Tory, and board member of Toronto Community Housing and senior vice president of strategy and growth at Greystone Managed Investments Colin Lynch appear at a Scarborough Toronto Community Housing complex on Monday morning.

Housing

How the city is spending on Toronto Community Housing

There are 49 restaurants listed on the Ritual map, part of the ‘Food is King’ $15 off discount for patrons of new restaurants.

Toronto

Where to find the $15-off discount for take-out on the King...

Map of TTC increased bus service in midtown while subway is closed on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018.

Public transit

Good to know: TTC subway closed between Sheppard and St Clair...

Toronto

Six streets were named in Toronto this week

12:18 p.m., Feb. 15, 2018. Donald Corbiere, representing Nishnawbe Homes, at the Aboriginal Affairs Committee this week.

Aboriginal

Aboriginal Affairs Committee pushes for change to city bureaucracy in fight...

10:26 a.m. Nov. 3, 2017. City Manager Peter Wallace at the Aboriginal Affairs Committee at Toronto City Hall in November.

City Hall

City Manager Peter Wallace leaving city hall to become secretary of...

10:48 a.m., Feb. 13, 2018. Mayor John Tory speaks at the TTC control centre the morning after the budget is passed, in front of a television broadcasting him speaking at the same press conference. (Right: TTC Chair Josh Colle)

Politics

As City of Toronto keeps property taxes low, mayor pushes transit...

10:53 a.m., Feb. 12, 2018. “The people speak and John Tory gets the police. Have you no shame?” one man yelled at the mayor who was sitting about 15 feet away and did not respond. “People speak and they kick us out. Very smart move, John. You will not win the coming election,” the man said as he was escorted out.

City Hall

In pictures: protests erupt at city council and public asked to...

Finance

Most Auditor General recommendations not implemented at city hall are in...

Finance

Investment Board members question Integrity Commissioner’s recommendation of personal-trading policy

Housing

A list of Toronto’s cultural who’s who wrote an open letter...

City Hall

Toronto councillors take baby steps on gender and diversity on corporate...

Josh Colle announces he will not seek re-election.

Public transit

Statement from TTC Chair Josh Colle on recent service disruptions

Politics

Doug Ford announces intention to run as leader of the provincial...

Arts & Culture

Toronto theatre board approves incomplete sexual harassment policy

10:51 a.m., Dec 1, 2017. Former leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario Patrick Brown speaking with reporters in December at City Hall. (Arianne Robinson/Signal Toronto)

Politics

Mayor John Tory’s statement on Patrick Brown

Accessibility

Moving forward: Accessibility icon set to change in Toronto

Toronto

A deep dive into Toronto’s newly named streets reveals the city’s...

Toronto

“We’ve made the playoffs,” says Tory of Toronto’s spot on Amazon...

Housing

Shelter conditions called “atrocious” by housing advocate at city hall

Public transit

King Street business owner after meeting with mayor: “If this keeps...

Toronto

Could setting up online ticketing help city golf courses putt to...

Housing

Advocates for homeless people decry lack of mental health resources, subsidized...

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