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Most of the time entering a keyword like "campfires" or "bake ovens" or "permits" will get you started just fine. But here are some simple operators you can experiment with to refine your search (think of these as a tiny query language).
| Operator | Meaning | Example | Finds |
|---|---|---|---|
| + | AND operator; word must be included; use this most of the time | +apples +oranges | both "apples" and "oranges" must be found in the same document. |
| - | NOT operator; word must not be included |
apples |
"apples" must be found without the word "oranges". |
| * | wild card (must be appended to the end) | camp* | camp, camps, campfire, campfires, Campbell |
| <blank> | absence of an operator is interpreted as OR; any document with the word will be found | apples oranges | any document with either "apples" or "oranges" will be found |
| "<phrase>" | exact phrase; words enclosed in double quotes must be found exactly | "orange apples" | the phrase "orange apples" must be found |
| (<term>) | grouping; search terms in parentheses are evaluated separately |
+bananas |
find "bananas" with either "apples" or "oranges" |
Note that keywords less than four characters long are ignored.
Keywords are searched in the Title, Caption, Location, Description, and Body of documents.
Keyword search does not look for the root of plurals. So "campfires" will not find "campfire", nor will "campfire" find "campfires". To find both use "campfire*".
Some (very commonly used) keywords are ignored altogether. These are called "stopwords". For a list see stopwords.
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2012 lockout/strike in the media
Part of:
2012 lockout/strike
Date: 20-Jan-2012 [964 "lockout_media"]
A Bird's Eye View: When Lively Parks meet the Rules
Our list of findings
Description: The rules that govern our local parks are buried in over 1000 pages of laws and other "rules" that most of us know nothing about. Why are we ruled by so many unknown rules? What does this choice of governance cost us?
Part of:
Risk Managment
The Legal and Regulatory Framework
Date: 18-Jun-2012 By: Belinda Cole [1236]
Description: Possibly, a better way to govern public space
Part of:
Community involvement
Getting Involved
Governance and Effectiveness
Parks, Forestry & Recreation
Date: 22-Feb-2012 [1037]
ABC's and external agencies
2011
Description: Council appointments to city and external agencies
Part of:
City boards - policies and procedures
Community Engagement
Government
Date: 06-May-2011 [433]
Description: How can neighbourhood playgrounds be fun for all kids, including those who are physically challenged?
Part of:
Accessibility and Disability
Governance Project: Related Documentation
Management: Playgrounds
Using the Commons
Date: 18-Oct-2011 [735]
Analysis of Spreadsheet: OPERATING EXPENDITURES DETAILS FOR WARD 18 from 2011 information
Highlights and Commentary
Description: analysis of data from FOI 2012-0679
Part of:
Financial View: Ward 18 PFR Cost Data and Analysis
Ward 18 budget links
Date: 13-Jul-2012 [1555]
Arts and Events in public space
Date: 24-Jul-2012 [1712]
Association of Community Centres (AOCCs)
AOCC
Part of:
City of Toronto Act
Community Centres
Conservancy and alternative models
Date: 22-Feb-2012 [1038]
Background: Ward 18 Conservancy
Description: While the city has been centralizing, some ward 18 parks have been operated by local staff with initiative. It's worked, and the conservancy would like to keep that going
Part of:
A Ward 18 Parks Conservancy
Date: 18-Jul-2012 [1602]
Description: Bake ovens are a great way to learn about cooking, history, and fire in a social setting. And the food is delicious!
Part of:
Facilities in Parks
Food in public space
Governance Project: Related Documentation
Parks and Recreation Facilities
Using the Commons
Date: 10-Sep-2011 [571]
Bill C-45 - workplace health and safety
Part of:
Provincial Statutes
Public Health and Safety
Safety and Liability
Date: 22-Sep-2011 [646]
Description: The story of trying to get a (donated) bio-toilet installed near the playground at Dufferin Grove park, so the kids wouldn't have to use the nearby tree. Didn't work though.
Part of:
Building Codes
Getting Involved
Governance Project: Related Documentation
Parks and Recreation Facilities
Date: 19-Oct-2011 [744]
Description: One of the simple things that bring people together
Part of:
Facilities in Parks
Food in public space
Parks and Recreation Facilities
Using the Commons
Date: 10-Sep-2011 [573]
Cash Handling and Risk Management
Part of:
Auditor
Financial View
Governance Project: Related Documentation
PFR Budget Information
Risk Managment
Date: 10-Sep-2011 [575]
Cash handling at Ward 18 Parks and Rinks
Part of:
Cash Handling and Risk Management
Date: 28-May-2010 [271]
Central Park Conservancy
Conservancy; USA
Part of:
Conservancy and alternative models
Date: 07-Mar-2012 [1079]
Centre for Local Research into Public Space (CELOS)
The operator of this website
Part of:
Community involvement
Date: 24-Feb-2013 [8650]
City Administration and the Ward 18 Conservancy
Description: Administration would take place through the Ward 18 Conservancy office. Other city departments, partnerships, community, unions. Systems include Work Order, Purchase Order, Permits, Registrations, Accounting, Fees. Also Communications and Controls.
Part of:
Management: Ward 18 Conservancy
Date: 18-Jul-2012 [1610]