Let us not be afraid of ourselves
With the lockdown extended another two weeks, it’s becoming less clear what is considered essential and nonessential — especially for people of colour after Ford’s attempt to enhance police authority.
Tag: Toronto
From the pit to six feet apart: How the pandemic has thrashed Toronto’s rock and metal scenes
Local musicians and fans reflect on the past year of Toronto’s social distance rocking.
Ontario enters the third wave
As vaccination efforts make progress, the variant unfortunately continues driving Ontario into a third wave.
Sometimes there is opportunity in crisis
A Toronto-based fashion forward store called Space Vintage has embodied this creativity where fashion meets the personal touch.
COVID-19 health outcomes among the homeless force the City to take action
The recognition of homeless populations as high-risk to COVID-19 has resulted in Toronto taking the important — and rather necessary — step to provide vaccinations to those in shelter systems in the city.
York researchers find that shorter lockdowns could be better for COVID-19 case counts
A new model developed by York researchers shows better planned lockdowns are more considerate towards the social needs of people.
So long, Toronto
Reminiscing of my time in Toronto, and what the city taught me.
Ford turns down NDP eviction bill as lockdowns near their end
The ‘No COVID-19 Evictions Act’ was turned down just as the temporary ban on evictions due to stay-at-home orders come to a close.
Toronto continues lockdown while York Region moves to red zone
Stay-at-home orders remain in place for Toronto and Peel Region, while York Region progresses into the red zone.
Xpressions: Part 2
A showcase of poems, songs, and spoken word from Black artists.