Happy Friday Morning to you! Here's a bunch of cycling and interesting Toronto news for you to start your day:

Miller renews tax pitch

Flanked by 18 fellow council members who support his call for the land transfer tax and a vehicle registry tax, and speaking to an audience packed with supporters, Miller yesterday unveiled a new website – www.fairtaxes.ca – and a PR campaign...

Miller wants quick vote on new taxes

On Thursday Miller launched a new website and e-mail campaign aimed at pressuring city councillors to approve the new taxes. "It's time for the council to act," said Miller.

Car-Free Day film night

WHAT: Screening of Contested Streets and panel discussion

WHEN: South Riverdale Health Centre, 955 Queen St. East at Carlaw

WHERE: Tuesday, September 18th, 7 pm sharp. Doors open at 6:30.

BMO gets bullfrogpowered

The Bank of Montreal (BMO) announced up to 53 branches will be powered using clean, emission-free electricity purchased from Bullfrog Power, a leading provider of green electricity.

London towers over Toronto in transit thinking

London has so many subway lines, it's damn near impossible for the visitor to figure the system out. And buses – the iconic double-deckers and the new "bendies" (articulated buses) – are everywhere. Then there are the bicycle users, who have their own lanes throughout much of the city.

Energy pusher

Cyril Guérette would like to see all the lights in the city powered by bikes.

All parties now vow to upload social services

Property taxpayers shouldn't be footing the bill for some key provincial social services programs after the Ontario fall election – regardless of who wins – after both opposition parties vowed Wednesday to relieve that burden from cash-strapped municipalities.

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