Re: “Get off the Road” by Jan Wong (September 2010) Who decided that roads were only for fast-moving cars? Roads are connections between people and neighbourhoods. They’re public spaces. It’s only fitting that roads be used for cultural events, fundraisers, or street parties – even if it slows people down. Engaging with each other in … Continue reading »
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The Candidates go for a ride
“People are people and sometimes we change our minds” - Taylor Swift If you’re Rocco Rossi, you change your mind anytime you smell the opportunity for a vote. This morning, eight mayoral candidates, (including Rossi, but not including Ford or Smitherman) took a ride around town on two wheels. The press release from the Toronto … Continue reading »
The Great Helmet Debate
The great helmet debate just won’t end. When a 40-year old Toronto cyclist died last week after falling from his bike and hitting his head, people noticed – at least they noticed he wasn’t wearing a helmet. And so began the most recent battle of “should we” or “shouldn’t we” legislate helmets for adult … Continue reading »
Ask a Candidate
The following is a question I’ll be sending to the candidates at tonight’s CP24 Mayoral debate. If you think we deserve an answer, you should send it in too. A complete streets policy ensures planning for entire roadway keeps all users in mind – including cyclists, public transportation vehicles and pedestrians. Will you commit to … Continue reading »
My Wish list for a Toronto Mayor
I want a mayor who supports bike lanes on any road in Toronto. Not just because I’m a cyclist, but because I want a mayor who thinks everyone in the city – not just the ones driving the biggest vehicle – has a right to be protected and to use the city services they pay … Continue reading »
Strategy or Conspiracy: The Policing of the G20
So maybe I’m being a conspiracy theorist here, but did Toronto Police stand firm in riot lines surrounding the destruction rather than moving in just so that they could eliminate all the protesters at Queen’s Park later? I wasn’t there, so I certainly can’t speak with any authority, but from all the reports I can … Continue reading »
Peaceful Protests in Toronto
As I watch the carnage at Bay and King in Toronto right now, I just hope that people understand that “anarchists” are not the same as “protesters.” I spent the morning watching thousands of peaceful protesters march for issues that matter to them. But what will be remembered now is the violence. So in honour … Continue reading »
