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Don’t hold breath for real debate on casino in Vaughan
Vaughan is ramping up a one-way conversation about bringing a casino to the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, our future downtown area. Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, with help from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), say they will have “an open debate … Continue reading
How do you build a cycling infrastructure in York Region?
You start by creating bicycle lanes that people will actually use. York Region is currently planning to create a bicycle lane along Highway 7. This lane will be painted to separate the area meant for cyclists from motorists. Although speeds … Continue reading
York Region risks empty bike lanes as legacy
A recent Money Sense magazine survey of best places to live in Canada ranked Vaughan 102 out of 190 cities. This is down from the previous year’s ranking of 70, out of the 180 best places. Much of this survey … Continue reading
Letter to the Mayor and Council
Mayor and members of council, Politically you have nothing to gain from approving the urban boundary expansion. Approving the expansion opens the door to an OMB appeal and allows your opponents and critics to blame you during the upcoming municple … Continue reading
Sony Rai Deputation to Vaughan Council May 17, 2010
Mayor and council, thank you for giving me this opportunity to speak. Sustainable Vaughan is a grass roots community organization focused on issues of sustainability and the environment. This is not an anti-development organization. This organization is supported by both … Continue reading
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