Posts Filed Under: carding

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What Politicians Can Learn from the “Intersectionality Awareness Week” Debacle

City Council could do far more to improve the lives of marginalized citizens who are impacted daily by racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism.

By Brittany Andrew-Amofah and Angela Wright Jul. 10th, 10:30 am

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Toronto Council Gearing Up For Another Battle Over Pride Funding

Straight politicians keep trying to dictate to Pride who should be welcome at the parade.

By Alex Verman May. 16th, 11:30 am

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Forcing Toronto to Confront Its Racism

A free screening The Skin We're In, followed by a Q&A, is tonight hosted by the Regent Park Film Festival.

By Marina Tyszkiewicz Apr. 19th, 10:30 am

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Toronto Police Haven’t Earned the City’s Trust on Carding

The public trust in policing shouldn't be unconditional, and more progress needs to be made before a leap of faith.

By David Hains Nov. 18th, 2:15 pm

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A Toronto Man is Acquitted After Spending Six Years in Prison

Justice came way too late in the case of Nosakhare Ohenhen.

By Torontoist Oct. 11th, 4:30 pm

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Why the Toronto Star’s Landmark Carding Project Might Not Be Possible Today

The FOI that changed policing in Toronto would be difficult to do today with falling journalism revenues.

By Jessica Smith Cross Aug. 10th, 12:00 pm

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We Need Toronto Police to be More Accountable in the Deaths of Black Citizens

If you thought the U.S. was worse off, think again.

By Torontoist May. 25th, 12:00 pm

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A Toronto Developer Made a Video Game Where You Get Carded

What it’s like to be Black in Toronto, told through pixels.

By Al Donato May. 4th, 1:00 pm

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Extra, Extra: Hamilton City Councillor Carded, A Library of Things, and a Tribute to Prince

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not to miss.

By Erik Mclaren Apr. 27th, 4:45 pm

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Black Lives Matter Tent City Ends on a Hopeful Note

Two week protest ends in a meeting with the premier.

By Sheena Goodyear Apr. 4th, 4:45 pm

What You Need to Know About New Carding Regulations

The new regulations come into effect January 1, 2017.

By Victoria Chan Mar. 23rd, 11:30 am

2015 Hero: Carding Activists

Nominated for: not giving up on correcting an injustice and building a better city.

By Catherine McIntyre Jan. 4th, 12:00 pm

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Public Works: Police Station As Community Centre and Trust-Builder

A Chicago police station has been reimagined as a sprawling campus to be shared with residents. Will it actually help heal the police-public rift?

By Peter Goffin Nov. 10th, 1:30 pm

The Summer of Confusing Crime Statistics

Recorded shootings are on the rise, but homicides are down. We examine how crime statistics are presented, and why they shouldn’t always be taken at face value.

By Sarah Niedoba Oct. 30th, 3:00 pm

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Proposed Carding Regulations Leave Much to be Desired

In lieu of an outright ban, draft regulation from the province offers a drooping olive branch to restore goodwill between police and communities of colour.

By Kelli Korducki Oct. 28th, 4:41 pm

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Public Consultation On Carding Leads To Frustration, Anger

Community overwhelmingly wants the controversial police practice abolished, not regulated.

By Erica Lenti Sep. 2nd, 1:45 pm

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Black Lives Matter Protests on the Allen Expressway

Yesterday, Black Lives Matter took over Allen Road to share their message, and some people chose to focus on their tactics.

By David Hains Jul. 28th, 2:30 pm

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Police Board Approves Return of 2014 Carding Policy

While the Police Services Board didn't end carding, yesterday it took its first meaningful steps towards reform this term.

By Joyita Sengupta Jun. 19th, 9:00 am