Monthly Archives: May 2014

“Investment in Citizens”: 1 Love T.O. feature

Posted on May 23, 2014 by

The 2010 Civic Election in Toronto was a potent example of what happens where there is a disconnect between candidates and communities. I felt that simply voting in 2014 was not enough. The Robb Not Ford campaign had its nucleus … Continue reading →

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All You Need is Dog

Posted on May 20, 2014 by

This is Hannah (as previously made famous in the local blog Toronto is Awesome). In August she will be five years old, which, in human years, makes her older than me. She was brought to me from Eldorado, Ontario when she … Continue reading →

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Canadian Music Week Is Here

Posted on May 7, 2014 by

A rare crossing of the streams, as we discuss BETTER arts and culture in Toronto. Campaigns such as 4479 have been pushing to make Toronto a music tourism destination similar to Austin, Texas — and rightfully so, as Toronto is … Continue reading →

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Move over Rob Ford: NOW Magazine Feature

Posted on May 1, 2014 by

A new article by Cynthia McQueen of NOW Magazine: NOW talked to the man behind RobbnotFord.com. Robb Johannes doesn’t feel that Ford has been honest or that he reflects our city’s diverse population. The musician hopes to distance himself from the … Continue reading →

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