DDO Video Jukebox

The DDO Video Jukebox

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DDO in the Media

Councillors ask for provincial and federal help for observatory
Observatory bylaw goes back to the drawing board
Observatory defenders seek a heritage hat trick - 2009/06/12
Observatory work much ado about nothing says Metrus - 2009/06/11
Sweeping protection sought for Dunlap Observatory - 2009/06/09
Residents' input on Observatory were worth considering - 2009/05/24
Residents voice distrust of council over fate of Dunlap Observatory- 2009/05/14
CRB Dunlap decision may take 60 days - 2009/01/26
Park not in the works, development company tells review board - 2009/01/23
Bombshell letter derails Dunlap hearing - 2009/01/22
Board hears pleas to save observatory - 2009/01/21
Residents make their case to preserve Dunlap observatory - 2009/01/20
Dunlap Observatory ‘remarkable,’ should be protected, says expert - 2009/01/19
Black holes, green space debated at conservation hearing - 2009/01/19
Scientist takes shot at testimony during Dunlap hearing
Review board to decide fate of Dunlap lands - 2009/01/15
Fate of 190 acres in Richmond Hill winds up - 2009/01/09
DDO advocates get their day in court - 2008/11/14
Dunlap Lands environmentally sensitive to residents - 2008/09/20
Developer to pay $70M for observatory lands - 2008/07/31
Developer pledges to keep telescope, observatory, heritage buildings intact - 2008/07/28
U of T accepts $70M bid for David Dunlap Observatory - 2008/07/28
Metrus Announces Purchase of Dunlap Lands from the University of Toronto - 2008/07/28
U of T to announce the sale of the place that helped prove black holes - 2008/07/28
Detail in will gives DDO activists new hope - 2008/07/26
Observatory not dead yet - 2008/07/25
Family member objects to Dunlap Observatory decommissioning - 2008/07/24
Forgotten Will could save Dunlap contents - 2008/07/23
Amateur telescope makers spread the word to save Dunlap Observatory - 2008/07/21
Note of support for DDO from a dissenting U of T Governing Council member (see page 2) - 2008/07/20
An open letter to the Governing Council of the University of Toronto - 2008/07/18
Moving vans cause stir at Dunlap - 2008/07/17
The Varsity: Dunlap's Last Lap? - 2008/07/14
Selling of Dunlap criticized - 2008/07/14
DDO - the end of an era (Amazing photo and discussion) - 2008/07/12
Private developer finalizing deal on David Dunlap Observatory land - 2008/07/12
Tom Bolton interviewed on CBC Radio, As it Happens - 2008/07/09
Marianne Yake interviewed on CBC Radio, Here and Now - 2008/07/08
University of Toronto plans to kick out the first man to discover a black hole - 2008/07/08
Preserve the Observatory - 2008/07/07
Observatory would make a great museum - 2008/07/06
Canada defiles an astronomical treasure - 2008/07/06
Group set to petition UN to protect observatory - 2008/07/04
Historic Observatory Sold - 2008/07/04
Spacing Toronto: David Dunlap Observatory Sold - 2008/07/04
Dunlap Observatory closing sparks anger, frustration - 2008/07/03
University has buyer for Dunlap Observatory lands - 2008/07/02
Dunlap Observatory hearing delayed - 2008/06/23
Town ready, but observatory battleground may shift - 2008/06/18
There's a big red maple leaf at the centre of every black hole. - 2008/06/05
No shortage of suggestions for future use of observatory - 2008/06/03
Telescope Reviews: Save an Observatory - 2008/05/08
CBC: The World Wide Telescope: a new view of the night sky - 2008/05/05
So you want to be an armchair astronomer? Here’s the group for you - 2008/05/01
University ends tours at Richmond Hill observatory - 2008/04/30
Fresh air equals good health - 2008/04/26
Black Holes: The Canadian Connection - 2008/04/18
You'd Prefer an Astronaut (Vassar College Radio) - 2008/04/10
Supporters of observatory at odds over approach - 2008/04/10
A symbolic gathering - 2008/04/01
Hundreds celebrate Earth Hour at Dunlap observatory - 2008/03/31
Withhold donations over U of T's handling of Dunlap - 2008/03/30
Richmond Hill: A heritage of stargazing - 2008/03/29
Nature: Faculty protest at sale of Canadian observatory - 2008/03/26
Ban demolition: Especially by Greedy Universities - 2008/03/25
Observatory sheds light on Earth Hour event - 2008/03/20
'Sad' arena may be lost, Stojko says - 2008/03/20
Lights out for pollution - 2008/03/20
Look to the skies for our future - 2008/03/19
No winner named in observatory sweepstakes - 2008/03/18
See your world in a whole new light: Earth Hour 2008 - 2008/03/15
Dunlap Defenders to host Earth Hour event - 2008/03/15
Scout tour: David Dunlap Observatory Tour and Photos - 2008/03/11
UK's Jodrell Bank radio telescope on eBay - 2008/03/10
Where will you be during Earth Hour? - 2008/03/10
Province seeks your input on greenbelt issues - 2008/03/09
University rejects town's bid for arena land - 2008/03/07
Selling observatory lands all about mighty dollar - 2008/03/12
Nature witness to spiritual protection ceremony - 2008/02/21
Richmond Hill Post: Star War - 2008/02/20
Richmond Hill Post Cover - 2008/02/20
Gloria Boxen's reply: U of T seems to have lost its way - 2008/02/20
Letter from Vivek Goel: A new day for astronomy - 2008/02/18
Saddened by move not to fight for all Dunlap lands - 2008/02/17
Sky falling at once-proud University of Toronto - 2008/02/15
Whistler goes for the stars - 2008/02/15
Town moves to save half of Dunlap Observatory lands - 2008/02/13
MP makes case with University of Toronto president - 2008/02/13
When you wish upon a star - 2008/02/13
Findings a setback in fight to save Dunlap Observatory - 2008/02/12
Council to vote on heels of observatory protest - 2008/02/11
Observatory protest goes sky-high - 2008/02/10
Can university legally sell observatory, lands? - 2008/02/08
Canadians fight for Observatory - 2008/02/08
University set to ruin a beloved institution - 2008/02/08
Observatory park plan takes shape - 2008/02/08
Save, don't pave David Dunlap Observatory - 2008/02/7
The Varsity: Sky watchers look for buyout - 2008/02/04
Suburban Treasures: Is the End of Richmond Hill's DDO Near? - 2008/02/04
Letters: Keep the Observatory Operating - 2008/02/02
Town tries to protect entire Observatory site - 2008/01/30
Fight to save Dunlap site coming down to the wire - 2008/01/30
Land protection recommended report - 2008/01/28
"Ask Pippa" -- Save the David Dunlap Observatory -- 2008/10/27
Crunch Time for the David Dunlap Observatory - 2008/01/27
What's the big deal about old observatory? - 2008/01/27
Observatory's fate lies under campus radar - 2008/01/23
Donate Dunlap lands, accept tax write-off - 2008/01/18
Canadians Fight for Observatory - 2008/01/17
Rogers Video coverage of Queen's Park Rally - 2008/01/16
Rally to save David Dunlap Observatory and Park - 2008/01/16
DDO protesters stand up for 'amazing place' - 2008/01/16
Dunlap battle dates back light years - 2008/01/11
Magazine no place to see stars - 2008/01/08
Donor dilemma - 2008/01/07
Wilfert working to prevent observatory from being sold off - 2008/01/04
Observatory fight goes to Queen’s Park - 2008/01/02
Group brings home message to save Dunlap observatory - 2007/12/27
Observatory efforts in overdrive - 2007/12/14
Save the Dunlap Observatory - 2007/12/12
Dunlap fight reaches floor of Queen's Park - 2007/12/12
Donor's heir at odds with UofT - 2007/12/12
Teens fight to keep a view of the stars - 2007/12/11
Observatory professor speaks out - 2007/12/05
Save the David Dunlap Observatory - 2007/12/04
Richmond Hill councillors move to preserve observatory lands - 2007/11/28
Clock ticking on effort to secure Dunlap lands - 2007/11/27
UofT needs to take a citizenship class - 2007/11/14
Residents rally for Observatory - 2007/11/14
Toronto Observatory - once one of the largest in the world - to be sold - 2007/11/6
Observatory sale plan angers town - 2007/11/2
David Dunlap Observatory: $28,000 gift in 1935 now worth up to $100 million - 2007/10/16
Another Observatory Bites the Dust -- Sky and Telescope - 2007/10/05
Richmond Hill wants heritage designation for observatory buildings - 2007/09/26
We need to save observatory lands - 2007/09/26
Let's buy Dunlap property and turn it into a park - 2007/09/22
Observatory still useful: scientists - 2007/09/22
Town will keep eye on Dunlap property - 2007/09/14
Lights out for historic Dunlap Observatory - 2007/09/12
Town gazes upon site: But, despite the rumours, Dunlap observatory lands not for sale: UofT - 2007/01/29