AltWeeklies Wire
Is Toronto's 'Bike War' Really a Class War?new
In the wake of Darcy Allan Sheppard's death, the debate has raged about whether the bike and the car can get along on the road. But what's really at stake are competing visions of the future of cities and democracy itself.
NOW Magazine |
Andrew Cash |
09-14-2009 |
Transportation
Toronto City Hall's Seven-Hour Showdown on the Future of the Citynew
The 'yes' vote for a new bike lane on Toronto's Jarvis Street foreshadows a city finally daring to pedal into the future.
NOW Magazine |
Mike Smith |
05-29-2009 |
Policy Issues
Frankie Venom, 1957-2008new
When Frankie Venom succumbed to throat cancer last week at the age of 51, the Toronto punk scene didn't just lose a gobbing godfather -- Canada lost one of the most engaging entertainers ever to stalk a stage in a rubber-legged frenzy.
NOW Magazine |
Tim Perlich |
10-27-2008 |
Music
The Power of Zeusnew
The Toronto bashers wield a mighty ukulele.
NOW Magazine |
Carla Gillis |
10-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Who's Who of Toronto's Microbreweriesnew
With an ever-increasing number of microbreweries cropping up on the smoggy horizon, Hogtown is well on its way to becoming Hoptown, and it’s not just the pigs who think this is good news.
NOW Magazine |
Graham Duncan |
08-08-2008 |
Food+Drink
Six Reasons Why Harbourfront is Toronto's Hottest Summer Destinationnew
It's a shore thing.
NOW Magazine |
Staff |
07-28-2008 |
Travel
The Search for Toronto's Ultimate Sandwichnew
To narrow the field, we've eliminated burgers, wraps, hot dogs, hoagies, tuna melts, muffulettas and Fluffernutters.
NOW Magazine |
Steven Davey |
07-21-2008 |
Food+Drink
20 Fabulous Toronto Fringe Showsnew
Here, in chronological order, are some of the highlights from nearly two decades of Toronto Fringe-going.
NOW Magazine |
Jon Kaplan and Glenn Sumi |
07-07-2008 |
Theater
Out for the Countnew
Many believe that Toronto's planned assessment of how many homeless live in the city might be used to fuel a future crackdown.
NOW Magazine |
Cathy Crowe |
04-14-2006 |
Policy Issues
Cuddle Parties Treat Those in Need of a Hugnew
A phenomenon begun by former Brown University football player Reid Mihalko has adults getting into their pajamas, setting boundaries and spooning with strangers.
East Bay Express |
Stefanie Kalem |
10-10-2005 |
Sex
From TV to Stage: Claire Danes at the Toronto Film Festivalnew
TV-trained Claire Danes tackled formidable thespian challenges when she was cast as a 17th century Englishwoman who breaks a sexual barrier.
Boston Phoenix |
Gerald Peary |
10-22-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
