Everything is on the line, NDP’s George Wedge says Well, here we are again in Federal Election mode. What a 9 years it’s been – and of course, once again, everything is on the line. What with the Trump economic
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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow encourages Canadians to put "elbows up" against American businesses. Even those that employ Canadians. Image: Caryma
Potential economic devastation isn’t fodder for a cute PR campaign Mayor Olivia Chow takes a selfie on stage, capturing the Elbows Up rally crowd behind her. #cdnpoli #Toronto #ProtestMania pic.twitter.com/94aBHVHUQs — Caryma Sa'd – Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) March
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Taxi motions passed in just a couple of minutes at the end of last night's Council meeting. Image: toronto.ca
Sedans get extension to August 29, 2025 Toronto City Council dispatched two Taxi industry items in only a few minutes late last night. Motions to extend the allowable age of Accessible Taxis to ten years and to study a one-driver,
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Toronto's "Shop Local" plan has cleared the first of many hurdles on its way to hoped-for implementation. Image: toronto.ca
Impacts, effectiveness remain to be seen Toronto’s version of “Shop Local,” more ambiguously being called “Love Local” cleared Council on March 26th. Whether the Mayor’s Economic Action Plan in response to United States Tariffs results in a larger portion of
Read MoreMarch 27-28 meetings Item EX21.5 Extending Vehicle Age Limits for Vehicles-for-Hire – which will be discussed in relation to EXE21.2 Response to United States Tariffs. “Committee Recommendations The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council amend Chapter 546-51 to permit the
Read MoreRe: Taxi News’ March 25th cartoon To the Editor: Are you sure that Ostrich is licensed to bury its head there? You might want to look into that before the City fines you! David Reti Toronto
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Taxi News' March 25th editorial cartoon: "If only Toronto could find some kind of solution to gridlock, emissions, and drivers' poverty wages." Image: Cartoon Bob for Taxi News.
If only there were some kind of a solution: think, think, think!
Read MoreThey are utterly shameless by Dan McTeague The Liberals’ carbon tax ploy is utterly shameless. For years they’ve been telling us that the Carbon Tax was a hallmark of Canadian patriotism, that it was the best way to save the
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Toronto is not considering an "Uber ban," but a recommendation staff use "local alternatives." Image: G&M
Confusion around Toronto’s “Shop local” initiative is apparent as the Globe and Mail and other media outlets have reported that Uber has been banned by City Council. In fact, the measure was passed by Executive Committee on March 19th and
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