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
Read MoreLaunches campaign for Scarborough-Woburn On March 23rd, George Wedge officially launched his campaign as the NDP candidate for Scarborough-Woburn, bringing his decades of advocacy and leadership to the fight for a fairer, more affordable Canada. “I’m incredibly proud to join
Read More“Statements attributed to City Manager Paul Johnson in this context are not true” In response to statements made by Taxi operator Behrouz Khamseh in Taxi News’ March 20 article, “Was the VFH review an intentional waste of time?”, the City
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Spinal Cord Injury Ontario advocate Peter Athanasopoulos spoke to Toronto's Executive Committee on March 19, 2025.
Attempt to defy the Law of Supply and Demand harms everyone When time and words are wasted intentionally in politics, it’s known as “ragging the puck.” Politicians and officials just talk out the clock, introduce red-herring topics to take listeners
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