Archive for July 20th, 2010

GUEST BLOG: It’s the Green, Manufacturing Economy, Stupid

  • Posted on: July 20, 2010
  • Submitted by: votetoronto2010 staff

Image c/o Port of San Diego Aug 12, 2009

By Franz Hartmann, Toronto Environmental Alliance

To date, most of the discussion by mayoral candidates about Toronto’s economy has focused on what City Hall must do to make it easier for businesses in Toronto to thrive. Lower taxes, less red tape and privatizing public services have been the top of the list of solutions. What’s missing has been any discussion about what City Hall can do to help Toronto’s economy benefit from the growing global demand for green products and services.

The media scan for July 20

  • Posted on: July 20, 2010
  • Submitted by: votetoronto2010 staff

Yesterday, George Smitherman embarked on a three day trek across Toronto with the media in tow. The Globe’s Marcus Gee and the Post’s Natalie Alcoba offer their thoughts on Mr. Smitherman and his campaign.

George Smitherman: Firm stride, uncertain compass Marcus Gee, Globe

George Smitherman’s first day walking across Toronto a touch lonely Natalie Alcoba, Post

Mayoral candidate proposes fast-tracking good building designs Robyn Doolittle, Star

Rob Ford’s football follies Chris Selley, Anthony Furey and Jonathan Goldsbie, Post

Jarvis lane change puzzles drivers on bikes and in cars Denise Balkissoon, Star