Makeover: Margaret Atwood for mayor

The Atwood-for-mayor musings have returned following the author’s standing up for libraries and against the Ford brothers. We asked: What would it take for Peggy to win?

What happened to Yorkville?

After a $20 mil transformation, the ousting of Holt Renfrew’s doorman and street vendors, and more condos than you can count, we ask if T.O.’s chicest neighbourhood has traded in culture & couture for commerce

Is it time we sent Blair packing?

There is a new mayor, an officer is facing charges in the Adam Nobody case, and inquiries into police actions at the G20 are likely to raise more questions. Should Chief Bill Blair stay or go?

Less sock ’em, more rock ’em

Can Cherry class up his act and ascend to hockey greatness?

Make it about pucks, not bucks

Can Maple Leaf Sports raise more than its share price?

Too bland to be in command?

How can Tim Hudak step out of Mike Harris’ shadow and shine?

Does Reisman have the write stuff?

American rival Amazon ups ante with Canadian warehouse

Can Raps GM avoid extinction?

After last season’s slump, his handling of the Chris Bosh ordeal and a failure to sign new stars this summer, what does Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo need to do to keep his job and restore the public’s trust?

Should Lord Black be allowed back?

Five experts sound off on how Conrad can repair his reputation

Is Casa Loma under siege?

Should the city kick Kiwanis to the castle’s curb?

Can a tarnished Bryant shine again?

Charged in connection with an incident that claimed the life of a city cyclist last summer, Bryant has faced his share of critics lately. While the charges were recently withdrawn, the damage has been done. We ask, “What can Bryant do now to repair his image?”

T.O.’s Brian Williams returns for lucky 13th Olympics

BRIAN WILLIAMS ANNOUNCED to the country that Ben Johnson tested positive for steroids and he was stripped of his gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.To this day, it is the Toronto broadcaster’s most vivid Olympic memory.

Has Iggy lost his pop?

What does Iggy need to do to save himself from Stéphane Dion’s fate and restore party faith?

Can Smitherman overcome his past?

“Furious” George Smitherman’s announcement that he would be making a run for Toronto’s mayoral position has left some scratching their heads. Does Smitherman stand a chance after overseeing a $1 billion failure?

2011 - Gone but not forgotten

Last year, we lost some wonderful local residents whose contributions to T.O. are immeasurable

How Second City became first in laughs

Legendary improv may have started over 50 years ago in Chicago, but, really, its heart & soul is Canadian

When they were bums

Forty-four years ago this month the ’66-’67 Maple Leafs began a season that would culminate in their winning the Cup.

T.O.’s greatest rock club, ever!

T.O.’s greatest rock club, ever

When T.O. gas was low & spirits were high

Does $1.35 a litre unleaded have you yearning for the the early days of Toronto filling stations & motoring clubs?

New booze law brouhaha

Regulating the consumption of alcohol has always been a thorny topic in Toronto

How T.O. became a hip hop hotbed

At this month’s Grammys, two of the leading Toronto contenders are Forest Hill phenom Drake and Melanie Fiona. Both have a good chance to win, and both are products of the city’s burgeoning hip hop scene. But Toronto wasn’t always such fertile creative ground for young hip hop artists. It took a few breakout artists to pay their dues and break new ground.

2010 — Gone But Not Forgotten

Last year, we lost some wonderful local residents whose contributions to T.O. were immeasurable

Electric cars still all the rage 100 years later

History repeats itself at the Toronto auto show

CREATING A LASTING LEGACY

How will Miller be remembered

When Toronto mayor David Miller announced his impending retirement, it didn’t surprise many. But does he have enough municipal chutzpah to go down as a mayor people will remember decades from now?

A Movember to remember

This November grow a ‘stache for a great cause using T.O.’s most famous hairy upper lips as inspiration

The Spooky Case of T.O.’s Ambrose Small

The ghost of this tycoon is said to still visit his favourite theatre, 90 years after disappearing

Kickin’ It Old Shul

A glimpse back at the history of Toronto’s Jewish community