News And Commentary

Although CELOS is a formal research organization, occasionally we explore issues informally through our news and commentary section, in matters we find interesting.

News and Commentary 2010 The Star: New report offers ways to give parks back to the people, 26 September 2010. The Star: Crowds overwhelm single Toronto Island ferry, April 4, 2010. The Globe and Mail: Beach volleyball season up in the air after city spikes league's contract, April 1, 2010. The Star: George Smitherman proposes ‘signature parks’, March 28, 2010. News and Commentary 2009 News 2009 Summary Hand sanitizer costs Toronto $645,000 Is it 911 time for the 311 customer service line? Fiona Crean hired to field public complaints on city services Toronto mayor wants to freeze non-union salaries Icy falls cost city millions in legal bills 2009 Teddy Awards Dubious honour in the can Use of consultants stir cup controversy Money buys city advice - and time to cover its mess Difficult times? Not for city staff City muzzles a hero Let local groups manage their own parks, without a tangle of bureaucracy

News and Commentary 2008 News and Commentary 2008 Summary New Toronto act, two years later One Web Site Into Three, then Four , Then... Increased User Fees And the City Budget : editorial by Jutta Mason Increased Recreation User Fees Everybody Pays:Abolishing Priority Centres User fee recommendations reduced   News and Commentary 2007 News 2007 Summary Better Budget Cuts Budget House Cleaning Budget Math Community Meetings PFR Increased User Fees Cut Costs How Much For A City Parking Lot Making Do Media Polarize Opinion NOW Neighbourhoods Run From Parks Soknacki Apocalyptic Visions Article The Real Cost Of A Hot Dog

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