131 - Meet April 👋
Just like that: it's April. And April 1st, no less. Here's a trio of developing stories we're excited to watch this month.
Sidewalk Party! 🥳
Break out the sidewalk chalk and let's get ready to hop-scotch without worrying about traffic: in an unexpected about-face, over half of City Council reversed their recent votes after convincing their constituents that sidewalks are indeed sexy.
Say Goodbye to Slippery 👋
No sooner had we found the final resting place of Slippery the Sea Lion, he's given us the slip again after the riverside gravesite was washed out during the spring thaw. Citizens are encouraged to wave a final goodbye next time they’re crossing the Byron Bridge.
No Vacancy 🏗
Breaking actual ground this morning, Farhi Holdings Corporation started work on a massive renovation set to turn the old Library into a new grocery store for the city's core. Promises of new tenants at Richmond and Dundas (and the old Free Press building) were also announced...
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