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Urban Compass by April Lindgren
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april.lindgren@arts.ryerson.ca

April Lindgren teaches at Ryerson University's School of Journalism, where she specializes in local news and urban affairs reporting.

Toronto councillor sets an example for Queen's Park

February 26, 2010 12:00

It’s easy to be cynical about politicians, so if that’s your mindset, stop reading now because this is about a politician who is doing something worthwhile. While Coun. Adam Giambrone has been hound-dogging around, describing his live-in girlfriend as a political prop, and fuelling the population’s general disdain for politicians, Coun. Adam Vaughan has been getting affordable housing built in his downtown ward.

February 12, 2010 - Real change starts at top

January 29, 2010 - Enhancing pedestrian safety takes money and political will

January 15, 2010 - Ontario's mayoral hopefuls give us all reason to be hopeful

December 18, 2009 - Toronto's winners and losers of 2009

December 04, 2009 - Humane Society has a long way to go to rebuild trust

December 04, 2009 - Regaining trust can be difficult

November 20, 2009 - Privilege begets privilege in H1N1 vaccination campaign

November 06, 2009 - Well worth the wait for Railpath

October 30, 2009 - On the road for better education

October 16, 2009 - Signs point to more people being left behind

October 02, 2009 - Fate of Miller’s legacy projects in limbo

September 18, 2009 - Healthy race unfolding for mayor’s chair

September 04, 2009 - Statistics help explain cyclists’ anger

August 21, 2009 - Tucked amongst the chaos lies our Humber Bay

August 07, 2009 - Green may be right colour for Gardiner

July 24, 2009 - Green ‘mistakes’ tower across Toronto

July 10, 2009 - Women, children hit hardest by strike

July 03, 2009 - Slobs making strike anything but civil

June 19, 2009 - Who is to blame for a possible strike?

June 05, 2009 - ‘War’ on cars should go much further

May 22, 2009 - New vendors gritty and determined

May 08, 2009 - Walking comes with its share of inherent danger

April 24, 2009 - Fire sparks thoughts of neighbourhood value

March 27, 2009 - Do Earth Hour, then go do something helpful

March 13, 2009 - Unsung hero helps abused escape

February 27, 2009 - Funding Toronto transit ethically

February 13, 2009 - Key decisions lack female perspective

January 30, 2009 - Wind farm would be another ugly mistake

January 16, 2009 - Journalists can be a council watchdog


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