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The Benefits And Costs Of Recreation

Year: 1981

Summary: Assesses the role of recreation at the municipal level, considering major benefits and financial constraints.

School Closures: Are They The Solution?

Year: 1980

Summary: Addresses the issue of school closures, reviewing the decision-making process and providing a case study of The School Board of Etobicoke.

Teaching Local Government: A Responsibility Of The Educational System

Year: 1978

Summary: Evaluates instruction on local government in Ontario secondary schools. Includes summaries of workshops held around the province to gain a better understanding of how to improve instruction.

The News Media And The Metro Toronto Teachers' Strike

Year: 1976

Summary: A study of the media coverage of Toronto high school teachers' 2-month long strike and it's role in shaping and reflecting public opinion and influencing the outcome of the strike.

County Schools: The Effects Of The County School Takeover On One Ontario Township

Year: 1975

Summary: Survey of the Oro Township school system as an example of how the consolidation of the school system into larger units has affected education in the six years since it took place.

Fire Protection Services In Metro: Is Unification The Answer?

Year: 1975

Summary: Assesses the quality of Metro Toronto's fire departments to determine whether amalgamation would be the most effective way to provide the best level of service.

The Teaching Of Local Government In Our Schools

Year: 1975

Summary: Discussion of civics studies in the school system and their insufficient treatment of the issue of local government.

Erosion On The Parkway Belt?

Year: 1973

Summary: Suggests that the plan for large-scale East-West beltline routes is falling apart.

The Future Of A Two-Tier Urban Library System

Year: 1973

Summary: Scan of existing public libraries' systems in Toronto area and suggestions for moving forward without harming the research-encouraging tier of the public library.

Metro And Area Boards Of Education: Budget Ceilings Fracture A Fragile Compromise

Year: 1973

Summary: The education system is trying to address too many problems at once and therefore is not accomplishing any of the hoped for changes.

Recreation Easements

Year: 1971

Summary: Discusses the legal structure of land easement and the possibilities of using this method for creating recreation spaces.

Redevelopment And Open Space

Year: 1971

Summary: Argues that urban redevelopment can compound old problems. As an example, newly approved development harms accessibility to parks in the St. James Town area.

Community Schools And Policy Making In Education

Year: 1971

Summary: Discussion of division of responsibilities regarding education and citizen's involvement in decision-making.

Urban Open Space Luxury Or Necessity?

Year: 1971

Summary: Investigation into urban open space in the City of Toronto.

Urban Open Space: Parks, People And Planning

Year: 1971

Summary: Discuss user behavior, the planning process, and financial and land resources in relation to urban parks.

The Future Of The CNR Beltline- Public Park Or Private Property?

Year: 1970

Summary: Endorses city acquistion of the CNR belt-line for transformation into a public park.

A Hierarchy Of Government In Public Agencies In Park Development

Year: 1961

Summary: Describes Parks and Recreation Administration in Canada, focusing on organization and practices.

Providing The Schools- Under Metro

Year: 1959

Summary: Describes changes to school funding with the new Metro arrangements.

Bulletin

Year: 1958

Summary: Analysis of function and challenges of fire departments in the Toronto area.

Open Letter: Securing The Green Belt

Year: 1954

Summary: Engages the public in ensuring the development of the green belt.

False Economy In Civic Services

Year: 1949

Summary: Examines the budgetary challenges of planning of recreation facilities and their relationship with other aspects of the city budget and the wages of civil servants.

Relief Story No.2 Reporting Direct Unemployment Relief Expenditures

Year: 1939

Summary: Examination and analysis of the burden that unemployment relief payments place on the budget.

Relief Story No.1 Direct Unemployment Relief

Year: 1939

Summary: The Bureau notes that the cost of direct unemployment payments will challenge the city's budget through 1950 - and argues that it must be restructured and the responsibilities distributed more equitably between the three levels of government.

Open Letter To His Worship The Mayor, Controllers And Aldermen

Year: 1937

Summary: Queries as to the wisdom of converting the Exhibition grounds into a horse-race track. Suggests that affecting economies in city services could be of greater benefit to city revenue.

Open Letter To The Members Of The Board Of Education

Year: 1936

Summary: Discusses the importance of leaving elementary and secondary education under the same roof.

City Budget Story No. 5 - The City As A Park And Playground Manager

Year: 1921

Summary: Statistics on five years (1917-1921) of parks department expenditures in Toronto. Also includes a chart comparing availability of parks and playgrounds vs. per capita expenditure in other North American cities (e.g. Montreal, Buffalo, Detroit).

City Budget Story No. 4 - The City As School Master

Year: 1921

Summary: Statistics on education expenditures in Toronto; this bulletin argues economy with efficiency is essential in the public education department.

A Twelve Hour Working Day For School Buildings 300 Days In The Year Story No.3

Year: 1921

Summary: Details the work of Home and School associations throughout Toronto. Argues that Toronto needs a powerful Citizens' Educational Association to secure the fullest results of co-operation between the Home and School clubs and the fullest educational returns from expenditures on education.

A Twelve Hour Working Day For School Buildings 300 Days In The Year Story No.2

Year: 1921

Summary: Suggests that schools and school grounds be used more efficiently to meet community needs, such as the need for integration of new immigrants from Central and Southern Europe - both children and parents.

Interim Reports Of The Toronto School Survey

Year: 1921

Summary: Interim report of the Toronto school survey calling for a reorganization and centralization of school supply purchases and stores

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