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All the news that’s fit to crib

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Chris Tindal

One of the most important functions of newspapers, we are told, is that they produce professional content that no one else can. Investigating and breaking news stories is the most commonly referenced example. “If newspapers didn’t exist,” the argument goes, … Continue reading →

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Heroes 2008: Peter Victor

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Chris Tindal

Torontoist invited me to contribute to this year’s Heroes and Villains (“the people, places, and things that we’ve either fallen head over heels in love with or developed uncontrollable rage towards over the past twelve months”). Below is my hero … Continue reading →

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Today’s AQHI Has Decreased From 3 To 4

Posted on August 8, 2007 by Chris Tindal

Crossposted from Torontoist. It’s been about a month now since Toronto (in conjunction with the province and the feds) launched the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) pilot project. And yet, very few Torontonians seem to understand what the AQHI actually … Continue reading →

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Positive First Steps in Toronto

Posted on July 23, 2007 by Chris Tindal

Crossposted from Torontoist. All of the controversy last week over city council’s non-decision regarding new taxes overshadowed another story with equal (if not more) importance. Just as a one-vote margin of defeat for a mayor is rare, so too is … Continue reading →

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