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Ben Bull lives in downtown Toronto. He's been working on a book of short stories for about 10 years now and hopes to be finished tomorrow. He also has a movie blog.
Email: captainbully@yahoo.ca
The Illusion of Middle-Class Wealth - Middle-class stability is an illusion, and the price of this illusion is cheap labour - or worse, slave labour. Published April 05, 2018 in Accidental Activist
A New Postcard from Toronto's Waterfront - When it comes to street re-design here in Toronto, we take baby steps. But at least they are steps in the right direction. Published April 18, 2017 in Accidental Activist
Victim-Blaming Rampant on Deadly Toronto Streets - To be effective, road safety measures must focus on the source of danger: the cars. Published November 04, 2016 in Accidental Activist
It'll End in Tears: A Long-Time Cyclist Reflects on Toronto's Mean Streets - Tapping errant automobiles is my calling card, except I don't leave a mark. Not anymore. Published September 22, 2016 in Accidental Activist
On the Other Side of a Traffic Incident - I saw a young lady jumping for her life just this past Friday. Sadly, the culprit this time around was me. Published June 16, 2016 in Accidental Activist
Bike Lane Blocking on Adelaide in Toronto - The bike lane designers were nice enough to give us poles and paint, but it doesn't matter - drivers never get it. Published June 07, 2016 in Accidental Activist
Number of Students Driven to School Doubled Over 25 Years: Metrolinx Report - Unless we encourage healthy transportation habits early on, it's going to be harder for our kids to hop on their bikes or go for a walk. Published April 05, 2016 in Accidental Activist
Accidental Activist in Ottawa for Climate Justice - My kids are no longer oblivious to the ills of the world. As they barrel through their teens, they are starting to read the paper and ask informed questions. Published December 02, 2015 in Accidental Activist
Olivia Chow Wants My Support - Chow's decision to leave her federal seat and run for Mayor cost a million dollars. Now she wants to run as an MP again? Published July 29, 2015 in Accidental Activist
Toronto's Queen's Quay Finally Arrives - There is now something for everybody: smooth streetcars, lots of pedestrian space, room for cycling, jogging and skateboarding, and space for cars to cruise - albeit more slowly. Published June 23, 2015 in Accidental Activist
Moving to Toronto - We calculated that we could afford to move to Toronto - if we ditched the car. Published December 23, 2013 in Accidental Activist
Hamilton Must Build on its Unique Strengths - When we chase insubstantial opportunities for which Hamilton has no particular ability to deliver, we are merely shifting money from one place to another - or worse, taking it from the causes for which it is better suited. Published February 21, 2013 in Special Report: Casino
West Don Lands: Birth of a Neighbourhood - I've never seen a neighbourhood emerge from the ether, but the Pan Am Games facility at Front and Cherry is shaping up to be a most memorable delivery. Published June 01, 2012 in Special Report: Pan Am
Driven by Technology - On refusing to succumb to the lures of technology for the sake of it, or to embrace the mass marketing of useless little trinkets which purport to make our lives easier but only seem to make them more complicated. Published December 22, 2010 in Accidental Activist
What You See is Where You Are - Look outside. Our streets truly are a barometer of a neighbourhood's success. Published November 26, 2010 in Accidental Activist
Nothing is Real - There's a fine line between news and advertising, but now it seems our news outlets are willing to trick us into believing what we read. Published November 05, 2010 in Accidental Activist
Waking Up With a Rob Ford-Sized Hangover - As I drove home past the line-ups of still-to-vote voters, listening to the news that Ford was already elected, confirmed to me how broken our democracy is. Published October 26, 2010 in Accidental Activist
Six More Words Ben Hates - Ben Bull hates many, many things. Here are another six of those things. Published October 01, 2010 in Accidental Activist
Debating the Everyman Mayoral Candidate - Torontonians in 2010 seem to want a mayor to stand up for the little guy. It's shame that, for today at least, the little guy was unable to take a stand. Published September 22, 2010 in Accidental Activist
Toronto Needs More Sidewalk Love - It's tough being a pedestrian in Toronto. When did two feet get such short shrift? Published September 05, 2010 in Accidental Activist
Lessons Learned from Stadium Adventures - It's important for Hamilton to get it right, to learn the lessons from other cities and build a true neighbourhood stadium that will serve the community well for generations to come. Published July 26, 2010 in Accidental Activist
Garage Conversion Diversion - Why does it always feel as if City Hall is in the business of doing nothing more than fining us, punishing us, and trying to squeeze us for every drop? Published June 02, 2010 in Accidental Activist
Small Jump From Pad Thai to Cinnamon Buns - How we are supposed to live a healthy life when even our more reputable dinner joints are serving us fat-, sugar-, salt- and carcinogen-laden fodder? Published March 09, 2010 in Accidental Activist
High Rise Towers Don't Make Neighbourhoods - Porches, parks, pubs, chance encounters - this is how communities are forged. Published September 28, 2009 in Accidental Activist
How Will They Like Our City? - Hamilton should start thinking about how to attract tourists. When we do, we could do worse than take a few lessons from Quebec. Published September 09, 2009 in Accidental Activist
Only on VIA - I have a warm spot for VIA Rail. I'm not sure why. Sure they're useless, but they're earnest. They're earnestly useless. Published August 21, 2009 in Accidental Activist
State of the Unions - I'm glad Toronto is finally getting back to work, but I can't help feeling that the whole exercise has put another nail in the union coffin. Published August 04, 2009 in Accidental Activist
Postcards from Quebec - Quebec is a cool tourist destination for many reasons. Its greatest asset is its abundance of pleasant, unique and modest tourist attractions, all within easy walking distance of each other. Published June 09, 2009 in Accidental Activist
Minnan-Wong's Driving Defence: An Ingeniously Self-Fulfilling Plan - Toronto Councillor Minnan-Wong argues that because the car is the most viable way to travel - given Council's lack of investment in alternatives - we should continue to invest in our roads other modes somehow become available. Published May 23, 2009 in Accidental Activist
Postcards from Thunder Bay - What's with the grumpy Tunder Bay locals being down on their town? Published November 26, 2008 in Accidental Activist
Three Movies and a Restaurant - Ben got to enjoy (or not) these little treats last week as he took some time off work. Published November 04, 2008 in Reviews
Political Ideology is Simplistic and Naive - A response to the argument that the best way to help the poor is to stop helping them. Published November 04, 2008 in Accidental Activist
Turn Back the Faucet - I'm convinced it's this inherent distrust of government efficiency which I harbour, that lies near the heart of the Conservative upswell today. Published October 02, 2008 in Accidental Activist
Freedom 95 - My mid-life retirement makes a lot of sense. The kids are young, everyone is healthy and I'm ready for a change - so what better time to kick back and consider my options? Published July 07, 2008 in Accidental Activist
Only Love - A poem by Ben Bull. Published July 07, 2008 in Accidental Activist
Ups and Downs: The Fate of the Gardiner - If we can allow ourselves to be a little optimistic, perhaps we can consider: what will the removal of the Gardiner Expressway mean? Published June 05, 2008 in Accidental Activist
Interview with RTH Editor Ryan McGreal - At three and a half years, this seems to me as good a time as any to reflect on just how far RTH has come, how we got here, and where we go next. Published June 05, 2008 in Accidental Activist
Burned - An accidental injury triggers a legal odyssey. Published March 24, 2008 in Accidental Activist
Tram Ride an Event in Itself - Bus transit can only get a city so far. If a municipality wants to get people out of their cars they need to provide an incentive - and quite frankly, the bus isn't it. Published February 14, 2008 in Accidental Activist
Ben Bull, Inc. - I made the decision to incorporate for one reason and one reason only: to avoid taxes. Published February 14, 2008 in Accidental Activist
The Year That Was - Here's hoping next year will be chock full of memories too. Published December 20, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Cheers! From Boston - Boston leaves you wanting more. Surely there is no greater testament than that. Published November 27, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Fixing Our Broken Democracy - Our current democracy is nowhere near 'good enough'. Our democracy isn't working and it's high time we got it fixed. Published November 08, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Nice Chatting With You - Arguments inspire, inform, ignite, and unite. Where would we be with out them? Published October 22, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Last Call In New Preston - A short story by Ben Bull. Published September 28, 2007 in Fiction
How to Effect Change (in Less than 30 Years) - The business of being an activist requires an immense amount of patience - and a lot more besides. Published September 28, 2007 in Accidental Activist
The Shaping of the News - What is the value of good writing, of authentic high quality journalism? Published September 28, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Summer Reading Revisited - Ben reviews three books: Marilyn Meyers' Through Fire and Sea, John King's Headhunters, and Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's Long Way Round. Published September 09, 2007 in Reviews
Down to Earth: Rethinking Air Travel - If we leave it up to the politicians, excessive, unnecessary, environmentally unsustainable air travel will be here to stay. Published September 09, 2007 in Accidental Activist
HtO Beach: 30 Years Late But Moving Fast - It's clear that people are desperate for something to do - together. Published June 27, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Crash! - And they say lightning never strikes twice. Published June 27, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Ten Steps to Strong Neighbourhoods - In the same way that we have a list of criteria for buying a house, so it is we need to create a list of criteria when planning and developing our neighbourhood. Published June 07, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Another Tale of Two Cities - Hamilton was poised to prosper once. With the growing, grumbling consensus that Toronto may not be such a great place to live for much longer, Hamilton is poised once again. Published May 18, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Discovering June Callwood - Most of the good deeds being done in the world today are small, and done in private. Published April 30, 2007 in Accidental Activist
It's What We Do That Counts - Democracy, like life, can only resemble a rich and meaningful experience if we throw ourselves into it. Published April 10, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Postcards from New Glasgow - RTH jet-setter Ben Bull scours the world in search of exciting locales to share. Published April 10, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Random Thoughts From An Aging Brain - I do believe in the power of positive thinking, that you make your own luck in this world, and that a good friend, a full stomach and a warm blanket are all you really need. Published March 19, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Farewell to Roy Green - Behind that trademark growl is a shrewd and compassionate human being who always shows a genuine concern for the affairs of the people around him and never misses an opportunity to show how much he cares. Published February 26, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Global Warming Really is Bloody Inconvenient - Unfortunately, having kids means I don't get to sit back and do nothing about it. Published February 09, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Checklist for Going Carbon Free - Everybody's full of advice on how to combat global warming - so why should we at RTH be any different? Published February 09, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Upcoming Apocalypse...Check! - A fun and easy-to-follow End Of The World Checklist to help cheer you up and perhaps even forestall our inevitable extinction. Published February 09, 2007 in Accidental Activist
The Purple Testament of Bleeding News - In an ideal world we would all demand unfabricated accounts of the world around us, unbiased appriasals of the stroies that matter. Published January 24, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Where Good Ideas Go to Die - Whatever the right approach to getting good ideas enacted, our current culture of compromise is not taking us anywhere good. Published January 10, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Kinetic Potential - Dave Kuruc exemplifies what's good about this city. Published January 10, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Back and Forth - You have to look back before you can look forward. Published January 10, 2007 in Accidental Activist
Ottawa Transit Derailed: An Interview with Clive Doucet - Clive Doucet, an Ottawa City Councillor who strongly supported Ottawa's planned light rail system, explains why the plan was cancelled and what cities must do to create good sustainable transportation systems. Published January 10, 2007 in Special Report: Light Rail
Postcards from Scranton - Ben assuages his loneliness during a business trip to Pennsylvania by writing to his loved ones back home. Published December 13, 2006 in Accidental Activist
A Refreshing Outcome - My old home town finally did something I never thought I'd see them do: they turned a corner. Published November 23, 2006 in Accidental Activist
Business as Unusual: How to Produce Change - If the citizens fail to fulfill our democratic duties, then we can be certain of one thing when everything stays the same: we'll have only ourselves to blame. Published November 08, 2006 in Accidental Activist
Rewind - Hamilton's activist community lost a dear friend last month. Published November 08, 2006 in Accidental Activist
The Middle Finger of Progress - If high-rise towers are building for the future, what kind of future are we building? Published October 20, 2006 in Accidental Activist
How to Be an (Accidental) Activist - I hope we can all try and put aside any frustrations we may have and replace them with hope, energy, optimism and enthusiasm. Published October 06, 2006 in Accidental Activist
All in All, a Super Weekend - Ben attends his first ever political party leadership polling event, and all hell breaks loose. Published October 06, 2006 in Accidental Activist
Touring Hamilton's Waterfront - With its simple, back-to-nature approach to lakeside strolling and stunning panoramas, Hamilton's Waterfront has something unique and truly pleasurable to offer. Published September 20, 2006 in Accidental Activist
The Road to Boredom - Our kids today, and many parents too, have never known a childhood that includes playing on the street. Published September 20, 2006 in Accidental Activist
Hey, Stoopid! - Pummeled by an epidemic of stupidity, Ben laments the triumph of titillation and the bravado of the banal. Published August 30, 2006 in Accidental Activist
Toronto's Waterfront - Toronto is trying to wrest its waterfront back from the cars and condos that have strangled the shoreline. Published August 30, 2006 in Accidental Activist
Adding Up the Scores: Fun Factor Part II - Ben compares Hamilton with other cities in which he's lived, and highlights some lessons for the Hammer. Published July 05, 2006 in Accidental Activist
The Fun Factor - If we had access to some kind of fun factor scale, then how would Hamilton compare to other cities around the globe? Let's find out. Published May 26, 2006 in Accidental Activist
Guilty as Charged - What makes a good citizen? How can I go to my grave confident in the knowledge that whatever happens to this little green and blue ball we're spinning on, I'm not guilty? Published May 05, 2006 in Accidental Activist
Just a Boy's Diary - A diary is a book with no discernible plot and an uncertain ending. It sounds a lot like life. Published April 21, 2006 in Accidental Activist
The Nightmare is Real - Hamilton politics gets under the skin. Raise the Hammer news stories from the depths of hell haunt Ben's dreams. Published April 21, 2006 in Accidental Activist
Look, Pull ... er, Crunch? - Ben hurls himself off the side of a moving airplane. Don't try this at home, kids! Published April 09, 2006 in Accidental Activist
The Treasure Hunt - For some reason, I have no idea why, I woke up one morning and decided it would be a great idea to put on a Treasure Hunt in my local park. Published March 18, 2006 in Accidental Activist
Slow Down - The only thing we need to do in a hurry is slow down. Published March 01, 2006 in Accidental Activist
Five Words Ben Loves - Ben thanks his readers for their awesome acceptance of his willy-nilly swearing. Well done! Published March 01, 2006 in Accidental Activist
Ten Words Ben Hates - Ben implodes the English language by juxtaposing business blather with suburban culture and segues from boondoggles to stupidites. You so shouldn't miss this. Published February 15, 2006 in Accidental Activist
Bedtime for Mom and Pop - When I wander around Wal-Mart and look at the rows of stuff lining the shelves, I ask myself - how many shopkeepers have we replaced? Published February 15, 2006 in Accidental Activist
Homogeneousness - How many times have we seen this happen? Main Street, Quaint Town, Ontario becomes, well, Anytown USA. Published January 27, 2006 in Accidental Activist
Subsidy v. Investment - The world class Tube and TTC systems are not maintained by handouts, but investments. Hamilton had better pay attention. Published January 09, 2006 in Accidental Activist
Good Grief! - Free speech is the fair price of our democracy, and patronizing remarks by our very own free press do nothing to encourage civic discussion. Published January 09, 2006 in Accidental Activist
Hamilton CAN - if we want - It takes more than just a vote to make our democracy work. And it will take more than just a vote, or words on paper, to turn this town around. Published December 14, 2005 in Accidental Activist
You had us from the opening line - We will remember David Hillen for his endless optimism, his never-say-die attitude, and his ongoing message of hope for our embattled core. Published December 14, 2005 in Accidental Activist
Only in Hamilton: Green Thai Curry and Disputed Gouda - Ben somehow manages to use the "s" word in a family magazine, dragging Raise the Hammer to new journalistic lows. Published November 28, 2005 in Accidental Activist
Review: A Short History of Progress - Humans share a long history of fouling our nests and moving on. What happens when there's nowhere left to go? Published November 28, 2005 in Reviews
Word on the Street - Ben jingles some bells and recounts the sweet music they play. Published November 28, 2005 in Events
Only in Hamilton - It didn't take Ben long to realize that Hamilton is a town unlike any other. We tell it like it is. Published November 10, 2005 in Accidental Activist
Requiem for Ted and Gloria - Over the years, Canadian Tire's Ted has been the epitome of the Canadian Dream, writes Ben Bull. Published November 10, 2005 in Accidental Activist
Word on the Street - Ben Bull sprinkles pixie dust over the city and describes what unfolds. Published November 10, 2005 in Events
Word on the Street - Ben Bull guides us through the sweet sounds of the downtown Hamilton symphony of life. Published October 21, 2005 in Events
Driven to Extremes - There was something dispiriting and distasteful about not having a single reason to get out of your house and walk. Published October 21, 2005 in Accidental Activist
Word on the Street - Ben's cup runneth over (and his mouth runneth on) as he attempts to hold back the deluge of recent local news. Published October 07, 2005 in Events
Driving Me Crazy - Ben Bull explores the ups and downs of his many rocky relationships with cars over the years (first of two parts). Published October 07, 2005 in Accidental Activist
Word on the Street - Ben Bull shamelessly misappropriates Jason Leach's intrepid field work for another round-up of Hamilton happenings and Steeltown shenanigans. Published September 15, 2005 in Events
Bloke Down the Pub: Long-Term Planning, Hamilton Style - Too often, Hamilton City Council seems to pull its ideas and arguments - solar powered planes?! - out of thin air. Published September 15, 2005 in Accidental Activist
Climbing the Tree - Ben Chronicles his long search to rediscover the beautiful chaos of his childhood home. Published August 22, 2005 in Accidental Activist
Word on the Street - Ben Bull channels Jason Leach as he wanders the streets of Hamilton in ghostly torment. Published July 01, 2005 in Events
Word on the Street - Ben rattles the bars of his subterranean cage in this month's WOTS. Published June 16, 2005 in Events
My Trip to Hamilton City Hall - With all these unhappy residents and all this new information, it seemed obvious that the Councillors would vote to delay the aerotropolis amendment... Published June 16, 2005 in Accidental Activist
People Places (Part II) - If we cannot become a real community we can never again be a proper town. Published June 16, 2005 in Accidental Activist
People Places (Part I) - As people places go, successful public squares have the most important ingredient - people - in abundance. Published May 31, 2005 in Accidental Activist
Word on the Street - Ben Bull crawls through the filth and emerges with a fistfull of gems. Published May 31, 2005 in Events
Word on the Street - Ben Bull serves up a generous helping of local events, rumours, and rumblings. Published May 16, 2005 in Events
What's the Big Idea? - Sometimes the best ideas are simply the bad ones that go away. Published May 16, 2005 in Accidental Activist
Self-Respect - How far must we sink into the gutter before we hit rock bottom? Published April 14, 2005 in Accidental Activist
Word on the Street for April - Here's what's been going on here, there, and everywhere in Hamilton this past month. Published April 14, 2005 in Events
Time to Grow Up - As a growing city we need to have dreams again. We need to think about what we want to be when we grow up. Published March 14, 2005 in Accidental Activist
Word on the Street - Here's a summary of some of the significant activist happenings from this past month. Published March 14, 2005 in Events
Losing It, Learning, and Moving On (Digging Through The Custard Part 2) - Here's to the next twelve months of political pudding. Let's hope we can all make a difference. Published February 19, 2005 in Accidental Activist
Get Real - The best way to change Hamilton's image is to change Hamilton's reality. It's time to stop saying, "I love Hamilton" and start meaning it. Published February 19, 2005 in Accidental Activist
Digging Through the Custard (Pt. I) - At the start of another new year, it seems like a good idea to look back on my first year as a Hamilton activist. Published January 14, 2005 in Accidental Activist
Green Berets 2004 Annual Report on the City of Hamilton - We are pleased to present the Green Berets 2004 Annual Report on the City of Hamilton, to communicate our thoughts, our concerns, and our hopes for the city. Published January 14, 2005 in Special Report
Is the Creative Class Crass? - The Creative Class movement leaves too many citizens behind, but it does recognize that quality of life matters most. Published December 14, 2004 in Accidental Activist
Obesity Thrives in Un-Walkable Neighbourhoods, Published January 15, 2014 in Public Health
Could Hamilton Become a Happy City?, Published December 18, 2013 in Revitalization
Windsor Casino a Lesson for Other Ontario Cities, Published February 19, 2013 in Casino
Toronto Streets Not Getting Safer, Published November 14, 2012 in Transportation
Queen's Quay Makeover: Better Late Than Never, Published June 06, 2012 in Revitalization
Neighbourhoods Need Street Level Planning, Published May 30, 2012 in Neighbourhoods
Ford Subway Plan Pours Taxpayer Dollars Down a Hole, Published January 10, 2011 in Transportation
UniverCity: The Suburb of the Future?, Published November 10, 2010 in Sprawl
Polls, Strategic Voting, and Media Meddling, Published October 21, 2010 in Media
Stadium Woes: Why Always in Hamilton?, Published July 19, 2010 in Sports
Putting a Stop to Stop Signs, Published June 10, 2010 in Transportation
'Blaming' Cyclist Common in News Reports, Published June 09, 2010 in Media
Adding Muscle to Toronto's Idling Bylaw, Published April 26, 2010 in Air Pollution
All Transportation, All the Time in the Toronto Star, Published April 19, 2010 in Transportation
Bike Lanes Already a Toronto Election Wedge Issue, Published February 25, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Hamilton Coming to Theatres, Published February 20, 2010 in Humour
Put Transit on Election List, Published February 14, 2010 in Transportation
Befuddled Brantford to Try Voodoo Urbanism, Published February 08, 2010 in Revitalization
Pedestrians: Damned If You Do..., Published February 01, 2010 in Transportation
Incoherent Anti-LRT Rant is Incoherent, Published February 01, 2010 in Transportation
Jaywalking is Part of How Safe Streets Work, Published January 27, 2010 in Transportation
A Few Facts About Paid Parking, Published January 07, 2010 in Transportation
Toronto Lucky to Have David Pecaut, Published December 14, 2009 in Revitalization
What to Do With These Old Buildings?, Published December 02, 2009 in Revitalization
Toronto Transit Also in Jeopardy, Published October 28, 2009 in Transportation
When it Comes to Roads, We Don't Want to Know the Price, Published October 20, 2009 in Transportation
Encourage Companies to Hire Canadian, Published October 15, 2009 in Economy
Toronto 'Highly Desirable and Seriously Unaffordable', Published October 07, 2009 in Economy
Innovative Cycling Incentive, Published September 26, 2009 in Humour
Copenhagen Demonstrates Cycling Incentives that Work, Published September 25, 2009 in Transportation
42 Storey Condo, No Parking, Published September 16, 2009 in Revitalization
A Call for Calm on Our Roads, Published September 02, 2009 in Transportation
Time to Reboot our Democracy, Published August 30, 2009 in Politics
Where is the Stimulus?, Published August 13, 2009 in Policy
Cyclists and Pedestrians Need Space, Published August 12, 2009 in Transportation
Doucet: Recession a Missed Opportunity to Invest in Cities, Published July 31, 2009 in Revitalization
8 Hours to Approve Jarvis Lane Reductions?, Published May 26, 2009 in Transportation
Star Editorial Defends Urban Expressway, Published May 25, 2009 in Transportation
Ajax Mayor Decries Political Economy of Sprawl, Published May 15, 2009 in Sprawl
Toronto Streets Not Just for Cars, Published May 06, 2009 in Transportation
Oshawa's Slow Self-Destruction, Published April 21, 2009 in Sprawl
Don Mills Mall Redevelopment Creates Urban Space, Published April 16, 2009 in Revitalization
Milan EcoPass: Another Great Idea That Won't Be Implemented Here, Published April 14, 2009 in Transportation
Study: Demographic Split among Immigrants to GTA, Published March 20, 2009 in Revitalization
DiManno Pans Pan Am Games, Published February 25, 2009 in Revitalization
Meet The Doomers, Published February 19, 2009 in Energy
Toronto Squeezing Out the Middle Class, Published February 09, 2009 in Economy
Protectionism Rears its Head, Published January 29, 2009 in US Politics
Toronto Council to Vote on Corporate, Union Donations, Published December 01, 2008 in Politics
Kiva: A Great Idea Whose Time Has Come, Published November 14, 2008 in Activism
Billboards and Freedom of Expression, Published November 11, 2008 in Policy
Recession and Resignation, Published November 10, 2008 in Economy
Place-Making in Mississauga, Published November 05, 2008 in Revitalization
Globalization and its Discontents, Published October 29, 2008 in Economy
Toronto Eyes Development Fee Hike, Published October 24, 2008 in Sprawl
What Price Growth?, Published October 22, 2008 in Sprawl
The Only Poll that Really Matters, Published October 14, 2008 in Politics - Federal
Sad But Funny, Published October 09, 2008 in Humour
Authoritarianism Meets Stylishness, Published October 06, 2008 in Politics
VP Debate: There for the Crash, Published September 30, 2008 in US Politics - 2008 Election
Scarborough Plans Light Rail, Published June 04, 2008 in Light Rail
Ghost Bikes and Safety by Design, Published May 29, 2008 in Transportation
Big Box Barriers: Minimum Height Requirements, Published April 07, 2008 in Architecture
Two-Way Conversion: Still Waiting, Published March 24, 2008 in Revitalization
Hume: Cities 'Poor, Weak Creatures', Published March 24, 2008 in Policy
Mixed-Use Toronto Waterfront Coming Together, Published March 13, 2008 in Revitalization
Lakeshore Residents Take Matters In Hand, Published March 04, 2008 in Activism
Hume: Integrate University into City, Published February 27, 2008 in Revitalization
London to Triple Gas Guzzler Tolls, Published February 13, 2008 in Transportation
GO Transit Plans Parking Lot Infill Development, Published February 11, 2008 in Revitalization
Growth Is Not Always Good, Published January 31, 2008 in Sustainability
Mississauga Plans Shorter Blocks, Published January 28, 2008 in Revitalization
Real v. Phony Mixed Neighbourhoods, Published January 25, 2008 in Revitalization
Is the US a Third World Country?, Published January 02, 2008 in US Politics
Time to Reconsider Amalgamation?, Published December 21, 2007 in Politics
The Global Commuting Crunch, Published December 14, 2007 in Transportation
Flaherty Dismisses Problem He Helped Create, Published December 03, 2007 in Politics - Federal
Understanding Urbanophobia, Published November 26, 2007 in Revitalization
Chance Meetings Produce Successful Neighbourhoods, Published November 26, 2007 in Revitalization
Lessons from a Changing Arctic, Published November 18, 2007 in Climate Change
More Evidence of Sprawl Health Effects, Published November 10, 2007 in Sprawl
Lack of Planning Foresight Proves Costly, Published November 08, 2007 in Revitalization
St. Lawrence Market Design: Pragmatic and Successful, Published November 02, 2007 in Revitalization
Diabetes Rates Higher in the Suburbs, Published November 01, 2007 in Health
Highway Land Hogs and Reclaimed Pedestrian Space, Published October 30, 2007 in Revitalization
UN Global Environmental Outlook: Not Good, Published October 26, 2007 in Ecology
Toronto Property Tax Levy is Counterproductive, Published October 23, 2007 in Revitalization
Matador Sidesteps Demolition, Published October 17, 2007 in Revitalization
Mean Streets, Published October 16, 2007 in Transportation
Why I Won't Vote for John Tory, Published October 10, 2007 in Ontario Election 2007
Myths and Realities of Mixed Member Proportional, Published October 08, 2007 in Politics - Provincial
People-Centric Initiatives, Published October 05, 2007 in Revitalization
The Dangers of Gentrification, Published October 01, 2007 in Revitalization
A City of Pedestrians, Published October 01, 2007 in Revitalization
City Gambling Revenue Should Benefit the Entire City, Published September 27, 2007 in Politics
Toronto's Got a Fever! And the Only Prescription is More Parking, Published September 26, 2007 in Revitalization
German Town Strips Streets and Goes Naked, Published September 17, 2007 in Transportation
'New Urban' Greenfield Development Sparks Debate, Published August 29, 2007 in Revitalization
Climate Change Camp Demonstrates Innovative Activist Methods, Published August 20, 2007 in Activism
On Tackling the Substance of an Argument, Published August 16, 2007 in Media
Indifference is Not an Option, Published August 15, 2007 in Activism
Successful Activism Requires Imagination, Published August 11, 2007 in Activism
Toronto Council, Do Your Job!, Published July 22, 2007 in Politics
Listen to the Public Conscience, Published July 13, 2007 in Revitalization
The Space Between, Published July 13, 2007 in Revitalization
Reverse-Commuting a Worrying Trend, Published July 06, 2007 in Revitalization
The Stroke of a Pen, Published July 06, 2007 in Politics
Businesses Should Disclose What They Spew, Published July 06, 2007 in Air Pollution
Georgia On My Mind, Published July 05, 2007 in Transportation
WiFi Woes, Published July 03, 2007 in Revitalization
Thou Shalt Not Tailgate?, Published June 20, 2007 in Transportation
Time to Scrap Transit Fares, Published June 15, 2007 in Transportation
Is Culture the New Infrastructure?, Published June 04, 2007 in Revitalization
Neglect, Demolition - and Unanswered Questions, Published May 22, 2007 in Revitalization
The Dreaded D-Word, Published May 22, 2007 in Revitalization
Toronto's Lawrence Heights to Become a Mixed Neighbourhood, Published May 11, 2007 in Revitalization
In Ireland, Economic Justice is a Requirement for Peace, Published May 09, 2007 in Politics
Breathless (and Speechless), Published May 09, 2007 in Air Pollution
Sprawl: Obvious Problems but Veiled Solutions, Published March 15, 2007 in Sprawl
An Inconvenient Despair, Published March 09, 2007 in Activism
Don't Wait Until We're Bogged Down, Published March 04, 2007 in Transportation
Working Harder and Making Less, Published March 01, 2007 in Politics - Federal
Summit 2007 Raises Questions for Activists, Published February 25, 2007 in Politics
Falling Behind and Catching Up, Published February 21, 2007 in Revitalization
Irritable Bilbao Syndrome, Published January 07, 2007 in Revitalization
A Little Thing We Call Community, Published January 02, 2007 in Neighbourhoods
The Poverty Industry, Published December 21, 2006 in Politics
Let's Make A Deal, Published December 11, 2006 in Politics
By the Side of the Road, Published November 27, 2006 in Transportation
Neighbourhoods and Poverty, Published November 23, 2006 in Revitalization
Should Ignorant People Vote?, Published November 12, 2006 in Politics
Spacing, Published November 6, 2006 in Media
Municipal Political Parties, Published October 21, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Eco-Lofts and Eyes on the Street, Published October 16, 2006 in Revitalization
Investigating Low Voter Turnout, Published October 16, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Giving Good Conscience a Helpful Nudge, Published October 09, 2006 in Revitalization
Extreme Makeover: Nathan Phillips Square, Published October 09, 2006 in Revitalization
Lessons for Hamilton Waterfront, Published October 02, 2006 in Revitalization
Whither the Gardiner?, Published September 29, 2006 in Politics
Just What Are We Doing for Afghanistan?, Published September 27, 2006 in Geopolitics
How We Demonstrate Our Values, Published September 13, 2006 in Philosophy
Hume Fumes, Published September 11, 2006 in Revitalization
Confused Donors, Confounded Voters, Published August 24, 2006 in Politics
Enough is Enough, Published February 20, 2006 in Transportation
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