By: Catherine Porter Columnist, Published on Mon Jun 22 2015 I went to Ryerson University on Sunday morning to see what Olivia Chow is up to. There she was in her trademark yellow, standing at the front of a busy auditorium, teaching the guts and brains of activism. Chow is now a ‘distinguished visiting professor,’ [...]
April 10 2015 | Area: Central Waterfront Topic: design excellence, parks & public spaces, Waterfront Toronto, in partnership with the City of Toronto today announced that KPMB Architects + West 8 + Greenberg Consultants is the winning team of the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and Harbour Square Park Innovative Design Competition. The goal of the [...]
Olivia Chow Jack Layton loved to organize. He believed when people come together and form strong relationships with each other, they have the power to make change happen. they have the power to transform lives and transform Canada. When people organize, democracy and hope come alive and mountains can be moved. Tonight I am honoured [...]
These are the finalists for the new Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. Which one should win? blogTO Here is the article, complete with renders, that appears in blogTO
source: WATERFRONToronto.ca Tell Us What You Think About the Proposals for the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal & Harbour Square Park Mar 16, 2015 An Innovative Design Competition In January, five design teams were selected to compete in the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and Harbour Square Park Innovative Design Competition. Since then, the teams have gone [...]
City News Article: Special Tribute Marks Second Anniversary of Late NDP Leader's Passing August 23, 2013 TORONTO - A bronze statue of Jack Layton was unveiled on Thursday at the Toronto Island ferry terminal, which was also renamed after the then NDP leader who died two years ago. The ceremony was [...]
Seniors Housing Building Named After the Late NDP Leader, Jack Layton June 10, 2013 TORONTO- On Sunday, June 9, 2013 WoodGreen Community Services honoured the late NDP leader by renaming the seniors housing building at 1070 Queen St. E. “Jack Layton Seniors Housing.” “This is where friendships are created, companionship, and where we come together to celebrate [...]
Countless Canadians Watch Jack Layton Biopic on CBC March 11, 2013 TORONTO -The inspiring story of Jack Layton has caught Canada's attention once again through the movie JACK. The CBC movie aired on Sunday, March 10 and was watched by viewers across the country. It is now viewable online as well. Watch parties in diverse places [...]
Toronto Star: Olivia Chow Gave Green Light for Jack Layton Biopic to Inspire More People to Get Involved March 4, 2013 TORONTO - Olivia Chow is getting ready to lose Jack Layton for a second time. The CBC drama special Jack, the story of their life together and the death of the former NDP leader from cancer in 2011, [...]
