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Skyline rulings revert to form

Archiseek / Canada / News / 2005 / November 16

Timing is everything, they say, and in Toronto, it couldn't be worse. Just two days ago, civic leaders were chuckling with glee after the province promised to hand over new powers to council. Finally, the mayor and others informed us, we have been recognized for the Big City we really are. But then Toronto East York Community Council assembled yesterday to ponder several development proposals. Apparently, no one told its members that Toronto would soon be an official metropolis. Reverting instantly to form, the community council rejected a series of projects that would change the skyline, most notably the Sapphire, a 90-storey hotel/condo that would be the city's tallest.

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