Glass frog with translucent skin found in Costa Rica

by The Bulldog • April 20, 2015

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Ontario site selected for nuclear waste underground repository

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Another teenager charged with murder in fatal Scarborough shooting

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Gee keeps busy!

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More of Yonge Street!

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Anthony Furey

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I want to be the councillor for Don Valley West so I can provide effective representation to the residents on the local issues that matter to them. I know the [...]

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Davisville Traffic Safety Proposal

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Construction of Davisville Community & Aquatic Centre

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Toronto city council passes plan to entice developers to build rental homes

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Heritage planning and designation

30 October 2024

FoNTRA recognizes the immense challenge imposed by the provincial government’s deadline for designation of listed properties, and the threat to loss of Toronto’s cultural heritage. We strongly support the City’s [...]

Improving Community Consultation – Housing Action Plan

30 October 2024

FoNTRA requeststhat consideration of the report be deferred to allow for proper communication, engagement and consultation for its proposals and recommendations. FoNTRA supports the objectives of the Housing Action Plan, [...]

Over 850 trees bulldozed at Ontario Place under cover of darkness, as Province releases Therme lease details

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