Archive for 'Desmond Cole'

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Liveblog: The 2015 Federal Election Debate

We fact-check and analyze the federal election debate. Follow along for all your debate needs!

By Christopher Bird, Desmond Cole, Jane Lytvynenko, Ian MacIntyre and David Hains Aug. 6th, 8:00 pm

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The Fight Against Carding Has Ignited A Movement

Black people have successfully demanded change from our politicians and police

By Desmond Cole Jun. 19th, 9:30 am

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Black Residents Call Carding Proposal “Terrorism” Against Community

The proposal would allow police to document residents personal information without telling them why.

By Desmond Cole Apr. 16th, 11:45 am

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Foreign Workers Exiled Under New Immigration Rule

Critics say the new policy is "devastating" and will make work more precarious.

By Desmond Cole Apr. 1st, 12:00 pm

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Police Chief’s Carding Rules Ignore Board Demands

We look at the civilian police board's requested carding reforms, and what the police have actually delivered.

By Desmond Cole Mar. 30th, 2:30 pm

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Family and Friends Worry About Missing York Student

York University student Amina Lawal hasn't been seen since her 19th birthday on Friday.

By Desmond Cole Mar. 24th, 6:09 pm

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NDP Leader Tom Mulcair on his Urban Agenda

We sat down with Mulcair to ask about his party's plans for Toronto and the GTA.

By Desmond Cole Mar. 17th, 1:30 pm

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New Poverty Reduction Strategy Confronts Old Challenges

Residents at a poverty reduction meeting want to see action on transit, child care, and affordable housing.

By Desmond Cole Feb. 18th, 1:45 pm

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Police Need to Explain Their Chilling Confrontation With a Black Man

Officers have yet to explain why they stopped a young man whom they eventually charged with assault.

By Desmond Cole Jan. 29th, 3:00 pm

Advocates Say Housing Budget Provides Only Limited Relief

New funds for emergency shelter use are welcome, but there are large funding gaps for existing and new affordable housing

By Desmond Cole Jan. 22nd, 3:45 pm

People to Watch in 2015

A look at some of the actors, artists, activists, and public figures who will be making news in 2015.

By Desmond Cole, Steve Fisher, Michael Fraiman, David Hains, Mark Mann and Martin Morrow Jan. 19th, 1:00 pm

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Bill Blair’s Vanishing Card Trick Isn’t Good Enough

The police chief's quiet suspension of police carding is no remedy for systemic racism in policing.

By Desmond Cole Jan. 8th, 1:00 pm

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An Open Letter to Toronto’s Next Police Chief

It's not your job to defend racist police practices. It's your job to correct them.

By Desmond Cole Dec. 16th, 3:00 pm

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Health Coalition Says Refugee Claimants Need Access to Social Assistance

Group condemns proposed law that could limit access to social assistance for those who aren't permanent residents.

By Desmond Cole Nov. 19th, 12:00 pm

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Police Chief Bill Blair Rejects Damning Report on Carding

A board-commissioned survey suggests officers are ignoring the new policy on stopping and questioning civilians.

By Desmond Cole Nov. 14th, 1:30 pm

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Election 2014: City Council Still Doesn’t Look Like the City

Once again, Toronto's representatives don't reflect the population that elected them.

By Desmond Cole Oct. 28th, 9:10 am

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Why We Must Talk About White Privilege

The idea that systemic racism has victims but no beneficiaries is a lie we must confront and destroy.

By Desmond Cole Oct. 27th, 2:45 pm

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How Immigration and Visible Minority Status Shape Elections

Candidates often don't reflect the diversity of their constituencies—and that may be keeping some residents away from the ballot box.

By Desmond Cole Oct. 22nd, 2:00 pm