As many as one-in-six Torontonians have been the victims of violent crime such as assault, a mugging or a robbery at gun point (15%), and this is just slightly down from close to one fifth noted in August, 2012 (18%).
Close to one fifth have used the Uber ride-sharing app (17%), up from about one tenth in November of last year, when Uber first started operating in the city (12%).
Almost three quarters (72%) approve of the job John Tory is doing as mayor.
4-in-10 would like to see the aging Scarborough Rapid Transit line turned into an elevated urban park (like New York City’s High Line Park - 39%).
One half agree with the proposition that it is impossible to complete large public projects in Toronto on time and on budget (48%).
3-in 10 have used pedestrian scrambles as a pedestrian (31%), just fewer have used them as a motorist (26%) and fewer than a fifth have used them from both sides of the windshield (17%).
The majority, close to 6-in-10, think Toronto should follow Mississauga’s lead and start licensing, zoning and regulating medical marijuana production facilities (59%).
The majority approve of the retail and housing development proposed for the Honest Ed’s site at Bloor and Bathurst (57%).
One half have flown in or out only from Pearson International in the past year (52%), one tenth have flown only in and out of Billy Bishop City Centre Airport (9%) and about one tenth have flown from both (13%).
The plurality, more than 4-in-10, agree there should be a second NHL team in Toronto (43%).
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Jan 30, 2019 CP24 - Forum President chats Ontario Place and potential redevelopment options with George Lagogianes Live at Noon
Nov 2, 2018 CP24 - Forum Research President Dr. Lorne Bozinoff and Movember Director Ken Aucoin discussing the first day of the campaign and the study on men's health conducted by Forum, with support from the Movember Foundation.
Mar 14, 2018 City News - City News breaks down The Forum Poll numbers in Toronto and shows a startling transformation may be coming.