In Depth

Millions sought for Ontario cycling

Bernie Beyer — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:21:53 -0500

GTA-based coalition calls for safer roadways, more transit integration
by Tess Kalinowski, Transportation Reporter, the Star.

Ontario needs to invest more bucks in bikes if it's going to reap the benefits of better health and cleaner air, and $20 million is a good place to start, says a Burlington-based cycling advocate.

Our electoral system is broken

Bernie Beyer — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:55:21 -0500

Reform of our electoral system was urged in a recent editorial, to prevent Stephen Harper's abuse of prorogation from happening again, "regardless of who's in power."

Precisely! But reform shouldn't be just an afterthought. In fact, that's where Canadians concerned for their democracy should focus.

Toronto Star's Tyler Hamilton comments on nuclear power

Bernie Beyer — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:38:08 -0500

A 3 part series.

'Nearly homeless' struggle to hang on

dhiggins — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:09:49 -0500

As cases mount, Housing Network urges province to develop ambitious, affordable housing strategy

The Star
Laurie Monsebraaten
Social Justice Reporter

No one-size-fits-all waste program

dhiggins — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:43:52 -0400

Site 41 has created much controversy for Simcoe County politicians, but it’s not the first time waste issues have hit the headlines.

Public should see all the information on Site 41

dhiggins — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:52:43 -0400

The struggle continues to prevent what may be a colossal mistake in Tiny Township. Protesters warn of the costs, risks and likely failures if dump Site 41 is created, while local government, backed by Premier Dalton McGuinty, rely on studies and reports to defend it.

Buy-local push prompts Ontario grocers to go independent

dhiggins — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:50:36 -0400

Dale Kropf calls it Independence Day: On July 3, his five grocery stores in southwestern Ontario ceased to be Sobeys franchises.

Clean tech programs losing steam

fdejong — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:22:27 -0500

Support for clean technologies and energy in Ontario appears to have gone down, not up.

Sales show biodiesel co-op is ‘sustainable’

fdejong — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:58:26 -0500

Richard Proctor, president of PURE, says sales were “not exactly stunning, but we have a solid base of supporters.

'De-malling' Mississauga

fdejong — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:56:11 -0500

Planners target pillar of suburban sprawl in grand transformation of city's downtown