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CTV Toronto: Matet Nebres on the need for playing space
CTV News — April, 2008
With so many sports clubs in the city of Toronto, playing space is in increasing demand ...   View news clip


No excuse for not using a leash
Toronto Star — May 3, 2008
Friendly or well-trained dogs are not exempt from leash laws ...   Read full article


Reservoir Dogs
National Post — February 3, 2007
In the park, people are friendly. Maybe it's because we're on the wrong side of the law ...   Read full article


City Delays Changing Dog Rules
National Post — May 5, 2006
Foes of proposed rules governing "leash-free" dog zones in Toronto parks cheered yesterday after city councillors decided to seek community advice before making any changes ...   Read full article (PDF)


Roaming Dogs in Withrow Park Prompt Calls for Enforcement
Town Crier — March 22, 2006
Bylaw enforcement at Withrow Park will be on the rise after local residents voiced their concerns over the increasing number of unleashed dogs roaming away from the park's leash-free area ...   Read full article


Fur Sure to Fly As City Debates Canine Culture
Globe and Mail — April 10,2006
On a sparkling spring morning in High Park, Maddie the Bernese mountain dog rolls onto her back and squirms to her canine heart's content. For a dog in Toronto, this is as good as it gets ...   Read full article


Editorial — Designate Land, Time for City Dogs to Roam
Toronto Star — April 2, 2006
According to poet Robert Frost "Good fences make good neighbours." But they could also make for better relations between Toronto dog owners and fed-up residents who resent unleashed canines roaming through city parks ...   Read the editorial (PDF)