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Hundreds March to Demand Justice for Young Man Killed by Toronto Police

The emotional but peaceful protest of Sammy Yatim's fatal shooting spanned three hours and several downtown neighbourhoods.

By Desmond Cole • Photos by Lodoe-Laura Haines-Wangda, Ryan Walker, Christopher Drost, and Andrew LouisJul. 30th, 11:45 am

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Sporting Goods: Site 3 Fire Arts

A Toronto-based group of artists and technicians is building an arcade where all the games spit flame.

By Justin Li • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaJul. 29th, 2:30 pm

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Chuck Klosterman Talks Villains, Drugs, and Rob Ford at the Gladstone

Pop-culture essayist Chuck Klosterman preached to his choir at the Gladstone Hotel.

By Jessica Bloom • Photo by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaJul. 24th, 2:00 pm

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Scene: Ai Weiwei’s Animal Heads at City Hall

Some sculptures by China's most famous artist and activist have found their way to City Hall.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaJun. 18th, 5:15 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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The Avro Prepares for Its Final Flight

Landlord disputes and increased rent are forcing a favourite Riverside haunt out of the community it helped build.

By Carly Maga • Photo by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaMar. 26th, 12:15 pm

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We Live Here: The Obsession

Filmmaker Mike Donis found an unexpected downtown living solution with cheap rent, great neighbours, and one heck of a waterfront view.

By Carly Maga • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaJan. 11th, 9:30 am

Kristen Thomson and Tom Rooney on Someone Else

The new play about a troubled marriage came about because of a harmonious union among its creators.

By Carly Maga • Photo by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaJan. 10th, 2:00 pm

Urban Planner: January 3, 2013

Today: learn about Yiddish, the AGO throws a big art party, and a comic-themed art show.

By Kyle Bachan • Photo by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaJan. 3rd, 7:00 am

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On Temperance Street, a 19th-Century Building’s Renaissance

It took a heritage-minded Toronto developer to see the Dineen Building's potential.

By Olga Kwak (Guest Contributor) • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaDec. 27th, 11:30 am

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I Want Your Job: Sherry Phillips, Art Conservationist

The AGO's conservator of contemporary and Inuit art talks art, science, and giant hamburger sculptures.

By Kelli Korducki • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaDec. 19th, 11:15 am

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Mr. Christie, the Ontario Food Terminal, and Development in Etobicoke

Council makes a bid to preserve area for employment lands in the face of condo development plans.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Lodoe-Laura Haines-WangdaNov. 28th, 7:30 pm

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Scene: The Argos’ Victory Parade

The Toronto Argonauts celebrated their Grey Cup win, with a help from Rob Ford.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaNov. 27th, 4:45 pm

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Why Four Guys Got East York Tattoos

A group of friends has made a permanent commitment to neighbourhood pride.

By Carly Maga • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaNov. 20th, 3:00 pm

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The End of an Era on Lake Shore Boulevard

With the demolition of the Beach Motel in Etobicoke, Toronto's future takes another giant, condo-sized leap forward.

By Todd Aalgaard • Photos by Lodoe-Laura Haines-WangdaNov. 15th, 2:00 pm

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In the Midst of U of T, 100 Years of Blowing Off Steam

Unbeknownst to many, the Central Steam Plant has heated the University of Toronto's St. George Campus for a century.

By Chris Riddell • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaNov. 6th, 1:30 pm

Scene: Pumpkins on Parade

A bunch of creative jack-o-lanterns were on display at this year's Sorauren Park pumpkin parade.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Christopher Drost and Lodoe-Laura Haines-WangdaNov. 2nd, 10:00 am

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I Want Your Job: Peter Birkemoe, Owner of the Beguiling

On the journey from mere comics geek to bona fide comics king.

By Kelli Korducki • Photos by Lodoe-Laura Haines-WangdaNov. 2nd, 9:00 am