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Aidan Chamandy

Aidan Chamandy

Like most reporters, Aidan Chamandy covers a lot of different topics but he specializes in energy and housing. He can usually be found looking for government documents on obscure websites and filing freedom-of-information requests. He also hosts and produces podcasts. He's better at being a Leafs fan than anyone else on earth.

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Recent Work by Aidan

City proposes relaxing angular plane requirement for midrise apartments

City proposes relaxing angular plane requirement for midrise apartments

The change would result in fewer staircase-style apartments, making construction easier and cheaper
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All TTC constables and fare inspectors to wear bodycams after ‘positive’ pilot project

All TTC constables and fare inspectors to wear bodycams after ‘positive’ pilot project

Full rollout comes after TTC staff said bodycams help with transparency, public trust
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Bike Share Toronto proposes buying 750 new bikes amid provincial cycling constraints

Bike Share Toronto proposes buying 750 new bikes amid provincial cycling constraints

The agency’s $9-million request comes as some of Toronto's major biking routes are about to be torn up
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Ford government passes bill to remove 3 Toronto bike lanes

Ford government passes bill to remove 3 Toronto bike lanes

Yonge, University and Bloor streets will see bike lanes removed as vehicle lanes are reinstated
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Ontario Line subway tunnelling starts at Exhibition Stadium — with no end in sight until 2031

Ontario Line subway tunnelling starts at Exhibition Stadium — with no end in sight until 2031

The 6-kilometre tunnel will run from Exhibition Stadium to the Don Yard
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Toronto greenlights more mid-rise housing and asks staff to plan for taller builds

Toronto greenlights more mid-rise housing and asks staff to plan for taller builds

Six to 11-storey buildings no longer need extra approvals on some Toronto busy streets. One councillor is pushing for 12 storeys on roads with rapid transit. 
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Toronto now has a Christian Heritage Month

Toronto now has a Christian Heritage Month

Council voted to make December Christian Heritage Month after a spirited late-night debate
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CITY HALL: Parkside Drive bike lane plan moves ahead despite Ford government’s intervention

CITY HALL: Parkside Drive bike lane plan moves ahead despite Ford government’s intervention

Construction would cost nearly $8 million and not start until 2026 at the earliest
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City makes it harder for tenants to be ‘renovicted’

City makes it harder for tenants to be ‘renovicted’

Landlords will soon need to obtain licence before starting construction on a rental unit and compensate displaced tenants
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Toronto’s hotel tax hiked to pay for World Cup costs

Toronto’s hotel tax hiked to pay for World Cup costs

Tax change will add an average of $3.42 to a nightly room cost between June 2025 and the end of July 2026
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