Here’s my statement re: @TPSBoard revised policy on Regulated Interaction with the Community & the Collection of Identifying Information. pic.twitter.com/CxfbtI2St5
To no one’s surprise, yesterday the Toronto Police Services Board voted to preserve its carding information. This move was opposed by many policing activists, who argue that since a lot of the carding information was illegally obtained, and the Police cannot determine what was legally obtained, it should be thrown out. For its part, the Police argued that legally, it’s in its best interest to preserve the data. It may be necessary for future investigations or lawsuits, after all. Keep reading: Toronto Police Haven’t Earned the City’s Trust on Carding
In a buzzing city like Toronto, quality sleep (even if it’s usually a little shorter than we’d like) is key to keeping up with all the fun. While a great mattress is one of the most important purchases Torontonians make, shopping for one is an incredibly outdated experience, complete with tired product lines, inflated prices and high-pressure, commission-driven service.
Enter sleep startup Casper to turn the archaic industry on its head: the company has developed a patent-pending mattress that’s perfect for everyone—yes, even those weird sleepers who prefer extra-hard or extra-soft surfaces. It’s made with a carefully balanced combination of hypoallergenic latex foam, which keeps you cool and adds a bit of spring, and high-density memory foam, which provides just the right amount of pressure relief. Surrounding it all is a surprisingly chic cover woven from super-breathable, durable textiles. Keep reading: Why You Should Get a Casper
When people talk about the City budget or the budget process, they usually mean the tax-supported budget. But there’s another budget—or, rather, there are three. The water, waste, and parking budgets are funded by people paying fees for the services they use (and only the services they use). They make up the rate-supported budget, which Council will pass separately in mid-December.
Let’s go over what’s new in this year’s rate-supported budget. We’ll also talk about the advantages and drawbacks of this kind of budget, and why it should matter to you.
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