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Community Group Challenges Toronto’s Star‘s Reporting About “Somali Drug Dealers”

Canadian Somali Congress argues paper focused unduly on nationality in its reporting of Rob Ford's alleged crack smoking.

By Desmond Cole May. 22nd, 11:00 am

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Poignant PFLAG Ceremony Ends with Mayor Ford Fleeing Media

Goodwill generated by rainbow flag-raising in stark contrast to latest controversy surrounding the mayor.

By Desmond Cole • Photos by Corbin SmithMay. 17th, 6:55 pm

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Council Wants to Strengthen Supports for Medically Uninsured Residents

Those who are ineligible for OHIP often avoid seeking treatment, even for serious illnesses and injuries.

By Desmond Cole • Photo by Lodoe-Laura Haines-WangdaMay. 10th, 11:00 am

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Protesters Demand Better Labour Practices from Joe Fresh

After a catastrophic structural collapse at a Bangladeshi garment factory, protesters flocked to a Joe Fresh store to demand better treatment for workers.

By Desmond Cole May. 2nd, 1:45 pm

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Councillors Revive Plan for North America’s Largest Bike Station at Nathan Phillips Square

The $1.2 million project has been in limbo since 2011.

By Desmond Cole Apr. 9th, 9:00 am

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Mayor Ford Says Proposed Casino Will Make Toronto a “Convention Destination”

"Toronto has been presented a golden opportunity, folks."

By Desmond Cole • Photo by Andrew LouisApr. 8th, 4:50 pm

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City Council Votes to Increase Homeless Shelter Capacity

Councillors want to see shelter occupancy kept at or below 90 per cent.

By Desmond Cole Apr. 4th, 3:20 pm

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Council to Debate Opening 172 Emergency Shelter Beds

Extra space to be created by putting down mattresses at 18 existing shelters.

By Desmond Cole Mar. 19th, 9:00 am

Shelter Report Says Occupancy Is Tight, Needs Are Diverse

Toronto's homeless shelters are struggling to meet long-term housing needs the system was never intended to address.

By Desmond Cole Mar. 14th, 12:30 pm

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Empty Shelter Beds Offer Little Comfort

Given Toronto's longstanding affordable housing crisis, it should be no surprise that there's pressure on emergency shelters.

By Desmond Cole Mar. 12th, 9:00 am

OCAP Demonstrators Turn Metro Hall Into a Makeshift Homeless Shelter

Protestors concerned about the state of Toronto's shelter system brought sleeping bags to Toronto's second-most-recognizable municipal building.

By Desmond Cole Mar. 7th, 4:00 pm

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City to Explore “Access Without Fear” Policy for Undocumented Residents

Toronto will consider becoming a sanctuary city.

By Desmond Cole Feb. 22nd, 9:45 am

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City Council Rejects Call for Emergency Debate on Homeless Shelters

Housing advocates demand action as shelter occupancy remains near capacity.

By Desmond Cole Feb. 20th, 1:11 pm

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Protesters Stage City Hall Sit-in, Demand More Emergency Housing

Housing advocates and shelter users demand more facilities and funding for Toronto's emergency shelters.

By Desmond Cole Feb. 15th, 3:57 pm

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Why Permanent Residents Should Be Allowed to Vote in Toronto

Hundreds of thousands of our neighbours pay local taxes and use local services, but have no say in who represents them.

By Desmond Cole Feb. 11th, 12:30 pm

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Housing Advocates Sound the Alarm On Shelter Access

People attempting to access City shelters this winter are waiting hours, even days, for beds.

By Desmond Cole Feb. 8th, 9:30 am

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Scarborough Residents Talk Transit

As part of the City's new push to gather public input on the future of Toronto's transit network, some Scarberians had their say.

By Desmond Cole Feb. 7th, 12:15 pm

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Alleged Terror Detainee Cuts His Way To Freedom

A federal court judge has ruled that Mohammad Mahjoub no longer has to wear a GPS tracking device.

By Desmond Cole Feb. 1st, 3:45 pm

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