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Fighting for the TTC: Meet CodeRedTO

CodeBlueTO fought for a measured, evidence-based approach to developing our waterfront—and won. Can CodeRedTO do the same for transit planning?

By Hamutal Dotan Jan. 5th, 3:15 pm

Scene: Protesting Conditions in the Congo

At Yonge and Dundas, calling attention to the role of Canadian mining corporations.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby Dec. 31st, 4:15 pm

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2011 Villain: Occupy Toronto

Nominated for: squandering a rare opportunity.

By Patrick Metzger • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 15th, 3:31 pm

2011 Hero: Occupy Toronto

Nominated for: establishing a beachhead of resistance during an age of austerity.

By Todd Aalgaard • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 12th, 12:19 pm

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What’s Next for Occupy Toronto?

Post-eviction, protesters and supporters are working to maintain the movement's momentum and determine next steps.

By Kelli Korducki • Photos by Christopher DrostNov. 28th, 10:00 am

Occupy Toronto Being Gradually Cleared in Calm Police Effort

Police move into St. James Park at 6:30 a.m.; protesters work to dismantle main yurt while City crews begin clean-up effort.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Christopher DrostNov. 23rd, 9:00 am

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Occupy Toronto Live: Day 40, Police Moving in on the Park

Calm from both protesters and police as Occupy Toronto camp gets dismantled.

By Torontoist Nov. 23rd, 7:02 am

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Timeline: Decision Day for Occupy Toronto

From the judge's decision at 9 a.m. to soccer at 1 a.m., yesterday's rollercoaster ride at Occupy Toronto.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photos by Dean Bradley and Christopher DrostNov. 22nd, 2:18 pm

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Duly Quoted: Globe and Mail Editorial Board

"The Occupiers are the immediate menace, never mind what they denounce... [T]hey should be told to get out altogether."

By Torontoist Nov. 22nd, 10:11 am

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Judge Rules City Can Evict Occupy Toronto

By Hamutal Dotan Nov. 21st, 9:03 am

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Scene: Occupy Toronto Rallies to Evict Rob Ford

This morning Occupy Toronto learns whether it will be evicted from St. James Park. Two days ago they rallied in support of a different eviction: of Rob Ford from the mayor's office.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photos by Dean BradleyNov. 21st, 8:30 am

Vintage Toronto Ads: Auntie Nuke Needs You

Over 800 people heeded her call during a 1980 protest at the future site of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 8th, 12:00 pm

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With and Against the Toronto Police Services

Toronto Police Accountability Coalition try to populate the huge space between friend and enemy by speaking in facts instead of emotion.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby Oct. 21st, 11:00 am

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Julia “Butterfly” Hill Speaks at Hart House

The seminal "occupier" makes a well-timed visit to Toronto.

By Steve Kupferman Oct. 19th, 3:00 pm

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One Day, and Night, at City Hall

By Hamutal Dotan Jul. 29th, 9:00 am

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Mad Pride Breaks Out of the Asylum and Storms the Streets

By Max Hartshorn Jul. 19th, 9:00 am

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One Year Later: Toronto Police, Social Media, and the G20

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby Jun. 22nd, 1:30 pm

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Historicist: Marshall McLuhan, Urban Activist

By Kevin Plummer Jun. 4th, 12:00 pm

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Spotted: Eight Year Old Activism

By Hamutal Dotan Apr. 26th, 9:00 am

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Yes Man to Talk Pranks and Politics at the Royal

By Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy Apr. 13th, 11:00 am

HOT DOCS 2012

Reviews listed alphabetically:

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (★★★★☆) Back to the Square (★★★½☆) Beauty Is Embarrassing (★★★☆☆) Beware of Mr. Baker (★★★☆☆) Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (★★★½☆) Brooklyn Castle (★★★★½) China Heavyweight (★★★★★) Detropia (★★★★☆) Dreams of a Life (★★★★☆) El Huaso (★★★★☆) Fists of Pride (★★★☆☆) Francophrenia (Or: Don’t Kill Me, I Know Where the Baby Is) (★★½☆☆) G-Dog (★★★☆☆) Garden in the Sea (★★★☆☆) GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (★★★★☆) Herman’s House (★☆☆☆☆) Indie Game: The Movie (★★★★☆) Inocente (★★★½☆) Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (★★★½☆) Jeff (★★½☆☆)

Reviews by star rating:

China Heavyweight (★★★★★) Brooklyn Castle (★★★★½) The Final Member (★★★★½) The World Before Her (★★★★☆) Smoke Traders (★★★★☆) Ping Pong (★★★★☆) Oma & Bella (★★★★☆) The Queen of Versailles (★★★★☆) Who Cares? (★★★★☆) Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (★★★★☆) The Betrayal (★★★★☆) Private Universe (★★★★☆) Detropia (★★★★☆) Indie Game: The Movie (★★★★☆) El Huaso (★★★★☆) One Day After Peace (★★★★☆) Dreams of a Life (★★★★☆) GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (★★★★☆) Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (★★★½☆) Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (★★★½☆)

TTC Service Alerts

• ALL CLEAR: The delay southbound at Eglinton Stn has now cleared and full service has resumed on the Yonge University Spadina line. #TTC | 7:59 PM Apr 5
• Trains are currently holding southbound at Eglinton Stn due to a Passenger Assistance Alarm activated on a train. #TTC | 7:54 PM Apr 5
• ALL CLEAR: The delay southbound at Spadina and Queen has now cleared and full service on the 510 Spadina Streetcar line has resumed. #TTC | 5:50 PM Apr 5

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David Chang Talks About His Upcoming Toronto Debut The celebrity restaurateur says plans for the Toronto branch of his Momofuku empire are still in flux, and he likes it that way.	Lights, Camera … And Everything Else
Weston-Mount Dennis Residents Discuss Police Stops	Historicist: Throwing Intellectual Bombs Rabble-rousing feminist and anarchist Emma Goldman died in Toronto in 1940.
OIPRD’s Assessment of the G20: A Good but Marred Effort Two years later, we finally have OIPRD's comprehensive assessment of police action during the G20. It's a report that tries to be fair to all sides, but ends up being too generous to police on some key points.	Vandalist: You Never Call Anymore

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