One of the big issues in any municipal election in North
America is dealing with the issue of congestion. Michael Keenan makes the point
that virtually all the promises the candidates make will not reduce congestion,
only congestion pricing does that.
Jon Lorinc writes about the role class and race has
played in the Toronto municipal election.
Most of the criticism you read about the suburbs comes
from the political left, or a progressive criticism. Chuck Marohn of Strong
Towns writes an example of the conservative critique of suburban development.
From the Strong Towns blog, a guest writer talks about
the importance of places versus non-places in determining the strength and
vitality of a community.
So-called “Gamergate” has caused a firestorm in the video
game community as well as threats and intimidation for its major personalities
in real life. This long article from Deadspin lays out the background of the story as well as its other socio-political comparisons like the Tea Party.
The source of the “angry gamer” is up for debate. I
really enjoy this take on how gamers (a term I generally dislike) perceive games criticism and video games.
The Toronto Star has endorsed seven candidates for City
Council. It’s a great list and I hope to put out some selections for Brampton’s
elections on Tuesday.
Justin Trudeau’s (LPC – Papineau QC) management of the
ISIS debate and Canadian intervention has hurt him politically.
Mayor Hazel McCallion, the spirited and forceful mayor of
Mississauga, is about to retire but in her interview with the Toronto Star
suggests she has plans for the future.
One last bit about video games, from The Atlantic the
rise of the blockbuster video game and its negative impact on the medium.
The Globe and Mail takes a look at the business dealings of Doug Ford and his “strengths” as a businessman.
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