Posts Filed Under: Christopher Drost

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Why Toronto Media Outlets Were Right to Publish the Rob Ford Crack Video

The video is unsavoury, but it is necessary to form a complete understanding of the Rob Ford era.

By David Hains • Photo by Christopher DrostAug. 15th, 1:30 pm

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An Honest Assessment of Rob Ford’s Legacy

Rob Ford's impact on the city includes harm inflicted on some of the city's most marginalized residents, and a worsened political discourse. We shouldn't forget this.

By Christopher Bird • Photos by Christopher Drost and Nancy PaivaMar. 23rd, 9:00 am

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Rob Ford Violates Council’s Code of Conduct, Again

Did you expect anything else?

By David Hains • Photo by Christopher DrostJan. 29th, 1:45 pm

Sandro Lisi Trial Begins Preliminary Hearing

High-profile Sandro Lisi extortion case begins with preliminary hearing at Old City Hall.

By David Hains • Photo by Christopher DrostMar. 2nd, 10:30 am

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TTC to Accept Debit and Credit Payment for Fares

Starting January 1, all subway stations will accept plastic payment on transactions of $10 or more.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photo by Christopher DrostDec. 16th, 1:10 pm

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Extra, Extra: Mammo’s Respect for Taxpayers, the Raptors’ Taste in Music, and Toronto’s Satisfaction With Its Police

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

By Graeme Bayliss • Photo by Christopher DrostDec. 8th, 4:30 pm

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Extra, Extra: Ghomeshi’s “Culture of Fear,” City Manager’s Postponed Retirement, and Riding the Rails to Pearson

By Sarah Sweet • Photo by Christopher DrostNov. 6th, 4:10 pm

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Endorsement: Olivia Chow for Mayor

Her campaign has been disappointing, but her platform and her values would serve Toronto best. Here is why Olivia Chow deserves your vote.

By Torontoist • Photo by Christopher DrostOct. 17th, 10:56 am

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Extra, Extra: Doug Ford’s Inaccuracies, Ford Conflicts of Interest, and Olivia Chow’s Campaign Platform

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

By Sarah Sweet • Photo by Christopher DrostOct. 3rd, 2:30 pm

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Rob Ford Issues Audio Statement

Mayor thanks Torontonians for their well-wishes, urges city to elect his brother Doug.

By Sarah Sweet • Photo by Christopher DrostSep. 18th, 2:45 pm

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The Never-ending Hubris of the Fords

In a game of municipal musical chairs, multiple Fords are now running for office on the grounds that they are entitled to do so, because they are Fords.

By Christopher Bird • Photo by Christopher DrostSep. 13th, 12:19 pm

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Extra, Extra: Andrea Horwath Talks NDP Values, Mike Tyson Swears, and David Soknacki Channels Douglas Adams

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

By Sarah Sweet • Photo by Christopher DrostSep. 10th, 4:40 pm

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Inside David Soknacki’s Last Day on the Campaign

As David Soknacki waited to learn the results of a new poll that would determine whether he'd stay in the race for mayor, Torontoist spent six hours with him and his team, speaking candidly about the campaign, the state of Toronto politics, and what it feels like to be perpetually in limbo.

By David Hains • Photos by Christopher DrostSep. 9th, 8:37 pm

Highlights From the Rue Morgue Festival of Fear

The horror-focused event brought stars and terrors to Fan Expo 2014.

By Jessica Buck Sep. 3rd, 12:30 pm

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A Fan Expo 2014 Post-Mortem

The con is becoming blandly efficient and the merchandise largely predictable—but the fans still bring the spirit.

By Christopher Bird • Photos by Christopher DrostSep. 3rd, 9:00 am

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Olivia Chow Proposes Land Transfer Tax Hike, Expanded Nutritional Programs for Kids

The mayoral candidate calls for "more progressive city taxes" to support children's health and transit.

By Sarah Sweet • Photo by Christopher Drost.Sep. 2nd, 2:10 pm

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Torontoist‘s Totally Serious and Valuable TIFF Survival Guide

Checking your phone, charging your phone, and yelling at Adam Sandler.

By John Semley • Photo by Christopher DrostSep. 2nd, 11:00 am

Behind the Scenes: TIFF Programmers on Surviving the Festival

Two of the festival's unsung heroes talk glamour, caffeine intake, and (literally) hitting the wall.

By Jason Anderson • Photo by Christopher DrostSep. 1st, 1:00 pm