The Empire Strikes Back

By Monday, June 9, 2014 0 No tags Permalink 0

Can you imagine why any democratically-minded politician would want to discourage free, open and unfettered citizen participation in issues that affect quality of life in the city: issues like Ferris wheels on the waterfront or gambling casinos in the heart of Toronto? Read on. At the June meeting tomorrow City Council will debate a motion put forward ...

The Star: pollution from airports as much as cars

By Tuesday, June 3, 2014 0 No tags Permalink 0

Mon Jun 02 2014 Posted by Kate Allen, The Star, Science and Technology reporter at 11:00 AM LAX may pollute Los Angeles as much as cars: study In a study sure to be promptly loaded into the cannons of Toronto's anti-island-airport camp, researchers in Los Angeles have discovered that airport traffic may be contributing as much smog and harmful ...

Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association Meeting

By Monday, June 2, 2014 0 No tags Permalink 0

Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association Community Updates with a special focus on the Billy Bishop Airport Expansion and construction along Queen's Quay 6:00 to 8:00, pm Thursday, June 19, 2014 The Auditorium, Harbourfront Community Centre 627 Queen's Quay West, Toronto Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association is holding its Annual General Meetingfor all members of the community come and hear what the BQNA has accomplished this year come ...

C Series Jet Engine Problem

By Monday, June 2, 2014 0 No tags Permalink 0

Bombardier's C Series hit by new setback as engine fails reads the print and online Globe and Mail story from May 31, 2014. The C Series is Porter Airlines jet of choice for Toronto’s waterfront once the port authority secures approval from Toronto City Council. The jet’s manufacturer, Bombardier, wouldn’t say what form the failure took. ...