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A little update on this: A court appearance last week was expected to provide clarity on how the case would proceed, but the crown attorney hadn't reviewed new information in time and so another court appearance was set for March 26. The article has been updated.

Toronto’s Winter Services Plan Still Leaves Unhoused People at Risk, Advocates Say City services for shelters and warming centres barely increased from last year to this year. And with the hard winter and heavy snowfall we’re seeing, the system is again bursting at the seams…

NEW: Toronto’s Winter Services Plan Still Leaves Unhoused People at Risk, Advocates Say

Shelter and warming centre service barely improved from last year. And with the hard winter, the system is again bursting at the seams, Shanzae Zaeem reports.

Toronto’s Winter Services Plan Still Leaves Unhoused People at Risk, Advocates Say City services for shelters and warming centres barely increased from last year to this year. And with the hard winter and heavy snowfall we’re seeing, the system is again bursting at the seams…

NEW: Toronto’s Winter Services Plan Still Leaves Unhoused People at Risk, Advocates Say

Shelter and warming centre service barely improved from last year. And with the hard winter, the system is again bursting at the seams, Shanzae Zaeem reports.

A Davenport for Ceasefire Supporter Was Attacked at Home; Suspect’s Case Could Be Nearing Resolution It is alleged that Elly Goldberg-Dassas trespassed onto a west end Toronto property at night, vandalized a Palestine flag and ceasefire signs, then assaulted a neighbour with an extendable baton.

Last week, @thegrindto.bsky.social published our investigation. There are many more details in the article, including about what is happening in court.

One night in July 2024, a west end Toronto resident was sitting on his porch when he saw a man walk onto his lawn and spray paint his and his neighbour's Davenport for Ceasefire lawn signs and a Palestine flag. A couple minutes later, he was staggering into his house, bleeding.🧵

The Province’s Tightening Grip Over City Roads Doug Ford’s government continues its fight against bike lanes and vehicle taxes…

Ontario’s new Bill 60 was passed in November and is known for taking away tenants’ rights. What’s less well known is that the omnibus bill also strips municipal control over roads and pushes a pro-car agenda. Michael Koy reports.

The Province’s Tightening Grip Over City Roads Doug Ford’s government continues its fight against bike lanes and vehicle taxes…

Thanks Michael Koy for this piece in @thegrindto.bsky.social about how the Province is tightening its grip over city roads including not just Bill 60, but also removing Toronto's ability to charge a vehicle registration tax. #BikeTO #WalkTO #TTC #TOpoli #ONpoli www.thegrindmag.ca/the-province...

The Province’s Tightening Grip Over City Roads Doug Ford’s government continues its fight against bike lanes and vehicle taxes…

Ontario’s new Bill 60 was passed in November and is known for taking away tenants’ rights. What’s less well known is that the omnibus bill also strips municipal control over roads and pushes a pro-car agenda. Michael Koy reports.

A Davenport for Ceasefire Supporter Was Attacked at Home; Suspect’s Case Could Be Nearing Resolution It is alleged that Elly Goldberg-Dassas trespassed onto a west end Toronto property at night, vandalized a Palestine flag and ceasefire signs, then assaulted a neighbour with an extendable baton.

NEW: A Davenport for Ceasefire Supporter Was Attacked at Home; Suspect’s Case Could Be Nearing Resolution

Police allege that Elly Goldberg-Dassas vandalized a Palestine flag and ceasefire signs, then assaulted a neighbour with an extendable baton. Reporting by @dgrdon.bsky.social.

OPINION: Paikin’s Israel Trip Is Another Troubling Sign Former TVO The Agenda host Steve Paikin says he paid for his trip, and he called the Israeli politician’s group photo tweet “stupid.” But his participation raises questions about how his journalism…

OPINION: Paikin’s Israel Trip Is Another Troubling Sign

Steve Paikin says he paid for his trip, but his participation raises questions about how his journalism shapes and limits discussion about Israel/Palestine, @dgrand.bsky.social argues

OPINION: Paikin’s Israel Trip Is Another Troubling Sign Former TVO The Agenda host Steve Paikin says he paid for his trip, and he called the Israeli politician’s group photo tweet “stupid.” But his participation raises questions about how his journalism…

OPINION: Paikin’s Israel Trip Is Another Troubling Sign

Steve Paikin says he paid for his trip, but his participation raises questions about how his journalism shapes and limits discussion about Israel/Palestine, @dgrand.bsky.social argues

An Engineer Was Fired After Speaking Out for Palestine. Now He’s Suing His Former Employer Palestinian-Canadian Amjad Ramadan is seeking nearly $400,000 in damages after he was abruptly terminated by NTN Canada, the manufacturing company he’d worked at for 15 years. He was fired soon after…

NEW: Palestinian-Canadian engineer Amjad Ramadan is suing his former employer, NTN Canada. He was fired soon after a video clip circulated of him protesting outside an Indigo bookstore in the GTA. By @rdassaly.bsky.social.

An Engineer Was Fired After Speaking Out for Palestine. Now He’s Suing His Former Employer Palestinian-Canadian Amjad Ramadan is seeking nearly $400,000 in damages after he was abruptly terminated by NTN Canada, the manufacturing company he’d worked at for 15 years. He was fired soon after…

New story in The Grind.

Amjad Ramadan, a 52-year-old Palestinian-Canadian, is suing his former employer for wrongful dismissal after he was abruptly terminated for speaking out for Palestine.

"There is a campaign to silence us," he told me.

@thegrindto.bsky.social

An Engineer Was Fired After Speaking Out for Palestine. Now He’s Suing His Former Employer Palestinian-Canadian Amjad Ramadan is seeking nearly $400,000 in damages after he was abruptly terminated by NTN Canada, the manufacturing company he’d worked at for 15 years. He was fired soon after…

NEW: Palestinian-Canadian engineer Amjad Ramadan is suing his former employer, NTN Canada. He was fired soon after a video clip circulated of him protesting outside an Indigo bookstore in the GTA. By @rdassaly.bsky.social.

‘All That’s Left of You’ Review: Sweeping Palestinian Drama is a Breathtaking Achievement The new film by director Cherien Dabis follows a Palestinian family across three generations as they navigate the upheavals of the 20th century.

A sweeping intergenerational drama that traces a family’s journey through the upheavals of 20th century Palestine, 'All That's Left of You' is a breathtaking cinematic achievement. The film hits theatres this Friday.

Review by @alishamgl.bsky.social

‘All That’s Left of You’ Review: Sweeping Palestinian Drama is a Breathtaking Achievement The new film by director Cherien Dabis follows a Palestinian family across three generations as they navigate the upheavals of the 20th century.

A sweeping intergenerational drama that traces a family’s journey through the upheavals of 20th century Palestine, 'All That's Left of You' is a breathtaking cinematic achievement. The film hits theatres this Friday.

Review by @alishamgl.bsky.social

‘All That’s Left of You’ Review: Sweeping Palestinian Drama is a Breathtaking Achievement The new film by director Cherien Dabis follows a Palestinian family across three generations as they navigate the upheavals of the 20th century.

Was a pleasure to edit @alishamgl.bsky.social's review of 'All That's Left of You' for @thegrindto.bsky.social.

Starring three members of the Bakri dynasty, the sweeping drama traces a family’s journey through the upheavals of 20th century Palestine. In theatres tomorrow.

Very excited to see my profile on Austra on the cover of the new edition of @thegrindto.bsky.social, which is rolling out across the city now.

Grab a copy or read online now:

www.thegrindmag.ca/austras-extr...

What We’re Listening To From ambient escapes to invigorated hip-hop throwbacks, the musicheads at New Feeling share what’s coming through their headphones…

From ambient escapes to invigorated hip-hop throwbacks, spruce up your winter playlist with new picks from the music heads at @newfeelingcoop.bsky.social.

Featuring Aquakulture, Nick Schofield, Chiquita Magic and more.

EXCLUSIVE: Carney Government Prevented Parkdale SCS from Staying Open After being defunded by Doug Ford’s government, Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre scrambled to find an alternative model that would allow its safe consumption site (SCS) to continue…

NEW: After being defunded by Doug Ford’s government, Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre scrambled to find an alternative model that would allow its safe drug consumption site (SCS) to continue operating. The feds stood in the way.

By @emmapaling.bsky.social.

Theatre Winter Preview Looking to stay warm this winter? The Grind’s theatre critic has a list of the hottest productions hitting Toronto in the coming months.

Looking to stay warm this winter?

Check out these hot new Toronto productions, including Soulpepper's Tantoo Cardinal-starring 'Witch' and a magical apocalyptic dance production at the Bluma Appel Theatre.

Eight New Novels We Can’t Wait to Read in 2026 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for Canadian literary fiction. Here are some of our most anticipated books in the months ahead.

2026 is shaping to be a big year for Canadian fiction, with new books from Angélique Lalonde, Ashraf Zaghal, Yann Martel and @lizjohnston.bsky.social.

Phillip Dwight Morgan and @rdassaly.bsky.social share eight novels they can't wait to read.

EXCLUSIVE: Carney Government Prevented Parkdale SCS from Staying Open After being defunded by Doug Ford’s government, Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre scrambled to find an alternative model that would allow its safe consumption site (SCS) to continue…

NEW: After being defunded by Doug Ford’s government, Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre scrambled to find an alternative model that would allow its safe drug consumption site (SCS) to continue operating. The feds stood in the way.

By @emmapaling.bsky.social.

What’s Going on with the Changes to Recycling? A company named Circular Materials took over recycling in Ontario at the start of 2026. More items are now accepted in the recycling stream, but that doesn’t mean the new company is actually going to…

Confused by the changes to Ontario's recycling program?

@dgrdon.bsky.social breaks down the new rules and looks at some of the problems.

Not-so-rapid Transit on Finch Why is the new Line 6 so slow, what’s being done to fix it, and will the Eglinton LRT be as bad? Transit expert Steve Munro digs into the nitty-gritty.

Thoughts on the Finch LRT for The Grind: www.thegrindmag.ca/not-so-rapid...

Not-so-rapid Transit on Finch Why is the new Line 6 so slow, what’s being done to fix it, and will the Eglinton LRT be as bad? Transit expert Steve Munro digs into the nitty-gritty.

Why is the new Line 6 so slow? What is the city doing to fix it? Will the Eglinton LRT have the same problems?

Transit expert Steve Munro has answers to your burning TTC questions.

Not-so-rapid Transit on Finch Why is the new Line 6 so slow, what’s being done to fix it, and will the Eglinton LRT be as bad? Transit expert Steve Munro digs into the nitty-gritty.

Why is the new Line 6 so slow? What is the city doing to fix it? Will the Eglinton LRT have the same problems?

Transit expert Steve Munro has answers to your burning TTC questions.

Johnson and McCarrol Mine the Chaos for Comedic Gold in ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’ 17 years after launching ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show,’ the pranksters bring their antics to the big screen — and they’re more outrageous than ever…

In 'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie,' the stunts are bigger and more outrageous than ever.

Emilie Hanskamp talks to Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol about the making of the one of the most Toronto-centric films of all time.

OPINION: The People of Iran Are Rising Up Once Again. What Can We Do? We must be extra vigilant to differentiate between demands from people inside Iran as distinct from those of the Trump and Netanyahu camp, writes artist Gita Hashemi with Shivam Chadha.

If we truly care about the right of Iranians to live with dignity and freedom, we must be extra vigilant to differentiate between demands from inside Iran as distinct from those of the Trump and Netanyahu camp, Gita Hashemi and Shivam Chadha write.