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Hossein Rahnama of Flybits

Welcome to the era of contextually intelligent cities

Sheena Lyonnais Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Hossein Rahnama is the brain behind Flybits, an award winning Ryerson-based company that is changing the way we communicate with our cities—and how our cities communicate with us. Context-aware computing may sound futuristic, but it's already here.
Evgeny Tchebotarev of 500px

Why international investors are investing more in Toronto-based startups

Igor Bonifacic Wednesday, November 06, 2013
From Toronto to New York: International investors, especially American ones, are starting to invest in the city's most promising startups. We look at how Toronto's 500px scored its first investment and what that means for the city's ecosystem.
Tom Rand

Cleantech and healthcare: two sectors leading exponential technology growth in Toronto

Andrew Seale Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Faster computing and cheaper product development has created a booming culture of innovation in Toronto. This two part series takes a look at four sectors leading the way, starting with healthcare and cleantech.   
Rahul Bhardwaj

Yonge Interviews: Rahul Bhardwaj, CEO & President of Toronto Community Foundation

Sheena Lyonnais Wednesday, October 09, 2013
Rahul Bhardwaj talks about his five recommendations for a better Toronto and the one thread that ties them all together: that Toronto cannot solve any one problem on its own, we need to look at issues on a network level.
Josh Fullan of U of T Schools.

Transformational Learning and Responsible Citizenship: the evolving language of education in Ontario

Katia Snukal Wednesday, October 09, 2013
Lessons from Maximum City: responsiveness, not responsibility, is the key to teaching sustainability. Teachers and students agree youth need to play an active role in responsible citizenship, but it's the questions, not the terminology, that get results. 
Jeff Cohen of the Horseshoe Tavern.

The role nightlife plays in building and dividing Toronto

Benjamin Boles Wednesday, October 02, 2013
It's no secret that councillors are divided on the issue of nightlife. Efforts are in place to regulate the number of clubs and bars in Parkdale, but embracing nightlife and considering the formation of a working group may be a better option, say club owners. 
vital signs

Vital Signs report paints a new portrait of Toronto's growing population

Sheena Lyonnais Wednesday, October 02, 2013
The 2013 Vital Signs report indicates a city in rapid transition, bringing with it a new realm of opportunities and challenges. We summarize some of the findings in the first of many features dedicated to breaking down the issues outlined in the Vital Signs report. 
Kids planting gardens in Regent Park.

Regent Park's forward-thinking food movement

Charlotte Bondy Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Local food means something different in Regent Park, a neighbourhood that is striving to make locally grown food a standard for its residents in an effort to support farmers and community wellness.
"P4K Obstacle Course" neighbourhood game in Parkdale.

A legacy that will last

Paul Gallant Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Sure, the GTA will get an aquatics centre and velodrome from the Pan Am Games. But the real legacy might be the connections forged by the Playing For Keeps ambassador program, which are reigniting and reconnecting neighbourhoods. 
Hannah Alper

Yonge Interviews: 10-Year-Old Activist Hannah Alper

Sheena Lyonnais Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Yonge Street chats with 10-year-old environmental and social justice activist and future leader Hannah Alper, who will be speaking in front of 20,000 people at We Day on September 20. 
Natalie Panek

Mission Possible: What Natalie Panek's space odyssey means for young women

Tiffy Thompson Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Natalie Panek may only be 28, but she's one of the few people in the country who can operate the Next Generation Canadarm. Now, she's on a mission to encourage more young girls to take risks and pursue careers in space. 
Miriam Tuerk of Clearblue.

Nothing but blue skies for Clear Blue Technologies

Andrew Seale Wednesday, August 28, 2013
For Toronto startup Clear Blue Technologies, the future is the past. The company has turned to smart off-grid technology to wirelessly control solar and wind power via cloud computing. 
Max Béland.

How Ubisoft is changing the Junction's game plan

Igor Bonifacic Wednesday, August 21, 2013
With its first title released on August 20, Ubisoft Toronto has a lot to celebrate. So does its neighbourhood, the Junction, which has developed progressively since the video game studio moved in back in 2009. 
Proposed Clarington Waste Facility.

Should Toronto burn its trash?

Michael O'Shaughnessy Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Toronto refuses to incinerate its waste, though nearby Peel Region has been doing it for years and York Region is now stepping on board. Is it time for the city to revisit its stance on incinerators?
Blue Ox Before Transformation

Creative placemaking changes the narrative of cities

Sheena Lyonnais Wednesday, August 07, 2013
Creative placemaking has helped transform Queen West, but what could it do for Canada? We look to America and explore five American cities that have benefited from a nationwide funding program that has pumped millions into the arts.
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