The Wise Old Owl Podcast

Toronto Spent $2.7M to Rename a Square… Then Went After a T-Shirt

Vince Gaetano

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Toronto is facing a housing crisis, rising costs, and growing pressure on infrastructure — so why did the City of Toronto spend $2.7 million to rename Yonge-Dundas Square?

This week, Vince breaks down how developer contributions — meant for parks, community centres, and public infrastructure — were used for a renaming project, and what that says about city priorities.

Then also dive into the controversy surrounding a citizen fundraiser supporting the Daily Bread Food Bank, and why legal action from the city is raising serious questions about accountability, governance, and leadership.

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