A drag queen performed at the annual Pride Parade in Toronto on June 25, 2023. Photo credit: Krystal Yeung.
Gila Münster compares recent anti-drag protests to wildfires which need to be contained before they get out of control.
August 9, 2023 August 14, 2023
Brampton mayor Patrick Brown spoke to the media outside the Ontario legislature on May 18, 2023, after the Ford government announced its plan to dissolve Peel Region. Brampton is one of the 26 municipalities to receive strong mayor powers starting July 1, 2023. Photo credit: Philip Lau.
The Ontario government has allowed 26 more municipalities to pass housing-related by-laws with a minority of votes.
June 19, 2023 November 3, 2023
Mark Sanders, Mitzie Hunter, Josh Matlow, Olivia Chow, Brad Bradford and Ana Bailão (right) debated on stage on May 31, 2023 at Toronto Metropolitan University. Photo credit: Philip Lau.
Candidates continued their attacks on Chow’s budgeting approach but also discussed the issues of encampments, public safety, and artificial intelligence.
June 16, 2023 November 3, 2023
Haze covered the skies near St Clair Avenue East and Yonge Street on June 7, 2023. Photo credit: Philip Lau.
Environment Canada said the Air Quality Health Index in Toronto is forecasted to reach nine, a high risk level, on Thursday.
June 7, 2023 June 9, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to the media on Oct. 26, 2021, after the swearing-in ceremony of the 29th Canadian Ministry. Photo credit: Prime Minister Office.
The special rapporteur on foreign interference says in his first report a public inquiry involving classified information simply can’t be done.
May 24, 2023 May 24, 2023
Caledon mayor Annette Groves, Brampton mayor Patrick Brown, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark, and Mississauga mayor Bonnie Crombie (right) spoke in front of the media about the plan to dissolve the Peel Region on May 18, 2023. Photo Credit: Philip Lau.
A five-member transition board appointed by the provincial government will deal with details of the dissolution.
May 18, 2023 May 24, 2023
Pedestrians walked along construction sites near Yonge and Eglinton on May 16, 2023. The Eglinton Crosstown LRT was originally scheduled to open in 2020, but has faced prolonged delay. Photo credit: James Westman.
Crosslinx Transit Solutions said it is suing Metrolinx for refusing to sign an operating agreement with TTC, resulting in delays beyond the company’s control.
May 16, 2023 May 24, 2023
Brad Bradford (left), Anthony Furey, Mitzie Hunter, Anthony Perruzza and Mark Saunders joined the first mayoral byelection debate hosted on May 10, 2023, at Offworld Bar on Queen Street West. The debate focused on issues affecting small businesses. Photo credit: Philip Lau.
The five candidates who joined the debate also differed in approaches to municipal governance.
May 11, 2023 May 24, 2023
Toronto police chief Myron Demkiw spoke to the media in front of some seized crime guns. Photo credit: Toronto Police Service.
Adam Ellis from the University of Waterloo said the city will be back to the exact same spot in 20 years if we don’t change the way we talk about gun violence.
April 21, 2023 November 3, 2023
Han Dong appeared before the media to talk about Canada’s economy and affordability on Oct. 14, 2022. Dong has denied accusations of his role in alleged foreign interference from China. Photo credit: Han Dong Twitter.
Artur Wilczynski warned ongoing discussion about the leaked intelligence risks convicting an accused individual without due process.
March 30, 2023 May 24, 2023