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EYE Weekly Profiles IllegalSigns.ca

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 ::: No Comments

Chris Bilton from EYE Weekly originally profiled us in March 2007. Thursday’s paper has an lengthy update:

Planning and Growth Management Committee will now be considering a single, consolidated report on the new signs by-law and billboard tax on November 4th.

Christian Science Monitor profiles IllegalSigns.ca

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 ::: No Comments

Here it is:
Also be sure to view the video the CSM produced, which features interviews with Councillor Moscoe, Rosanne Caron of OMAC, and Jonathan Goldsbie of the Toronto Public Space Committee.
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MLS Initiates Prosecution Against Four Gardiner Expressway 10′x20’s at 200 Queens Quay East

Thursday, September 10th, 2009 ::: No Comments

Municipal Licensing and Standards has initiated court proceedings against Pattison Outdoor’s illegal expressway roof signs at 200 Queens Quay East. This is what the signs look like:

Pattison developed this location about six years ago after seeing the sign dormant for some time. Neither Pattison nor the City have ever been able to find even a [...]

Documentary on Illegal Billboards in Toronto

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 ::: 1 Comment

This short documentary by Alex Radu was shown at the recent Hot Docs:

At CFRB 1010, Everybody Knows Rosanne Caron’s Name

Monday, May 18th, 2009 ::: No Comments

Thus far, an interview with CFRB is all the media exposure Rosanne Caron of OMAC could muster for her cause. CFRB is a radio station that was recently purchased by Astral Media. IllegalSigns.ca used to be invited on their news programs once in a while. This week, CFRB interviewed Rosanne Caron. Here’s the interview [MP3].
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