1 week ago Plan to unclog Toronto's most cursed intersection has been shot down

Midtown residents have already had to contend with almost a decade and a half of transit construction and related disruptions at Yonge and Eglinton, quite possibly Toronto's most cursed intersection.The transportation tragedy that is the Eglinton Crosstown LRT kept Yonge and Eglinton riddled with traffic until 2024, when work at the intersection finally concluded and opened the door for some real improvements to be introduced.Local councillor Josh Matlow had hoped to finally improve the much-complained-about corner with the introduction of a council motion last fall, seeking to add a pedestrian scramble to the intersection.The motion titled "Providing Safety and Convenience for Midtown Residents: Moving Forward with a Pedestrian Scramble at Yonge and Eglinton" seemed like a no-brainer for an intersection that has developed a reputation as cramped and chaotic.However, a new report filed in response to last year's motion pours cold water all over the idea.The letter ...

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2 w. ago Calgary civic election: Crime targeted | Business election priorities | Climate emergency declaration stands

Continuing coverage of the 2025 Calgary municipal election campaign

Politics

2 w. ago Bell: Gondek wins as this awful Calgary council breathes its last gasp

Mayor Gondek started as mayor declaring a climate emergency, her term ends with her sticking to her guns

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2 w. ago Calgary’s climate emergency declaration remains after attempt to rescind defeated

The defeated motion called for Calgary's climate declaration to be rescinded and for administration to conduct a comprehensive audit of all city climate-related spending.

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3 w. ago Meet the B.C. comics cracking wise on CBC's The New Wave of Standup

Top emerging stand-up comedians talk heroes, advice and current comedy climate

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3 w. ago How much have fossil fuel giants contributed to heat waves such as B.C.’s heat dome?

The new study helps to push the boundaries of the emerging field of climate attribution

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3 w. ago Motion introduced to rescind Calgary’s climate emergency declaration

The motion calls for Calgary's climate declaration to be rescinded and for administration to conduct 'a comprehensive value for money audit' of all city climate-related spending.

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3 w. ago Gondek accuses councillors of playing politics with motion to rescind climate emergency declaration

Councillors and mayor hopeful running under Communities First banner question declaration, budget for climate-related spending

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