Posts Filed Under: Christopher Drost

TIFF Survival Guide: Getting Celebrities on Camera

You're not a paparazzo, but you want some decent photos. Here's how to get them.

By Christopher Drost • Photo by Christopher DrostSep. 1st, 3:00 am

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Rob Ford Faces Conflict of Interest Allegations Once Again

The mayor voted against raising fees on companies participating in a City wastewater treatment program—including Deco.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photo by Christopher DrostAug. 20th, 10:45 am

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David Soknacki Raises Concerns About Police Chief Search

Mayoral candidate argues that beginning the search while an election is underway raises issues about fairness.

By Sarah Sweet • Photo by Christopher DrostJul. 31st, 12:50 pm

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Fords Helped Client of Family Business Lobby City for Contract

Internal document reveals that RR Donnelley has indeed subcontracted out work to Deco Labels.

By Sarah Sweet • Photos by Christopher DrostJul. 28th, 12:30 pm

TIFF Unveils Its First Slate of Films

The festival celebrates 39 years with a mix of star-studded movies and auteur offerings.

By Angelo Muredda • Photos by Christopher DrostJul. 22nd, 3:49 pm

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Ford Fest Apparently Doesn’t Contravene Election Rules, Will Be Held in City Park

City issues permit for annual barbecue, because it's just a “special event open to the public," not a campaign event.

By Sarah Sweet • Photo by Christopher DrostJul. 22nd, 1:50 pm

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Integrity Commissioner Investigating Rob Ford’s Bigotry

A resident's complaint has triggered a formal investigation of the mayor's use of racist language.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photo by Christopher DrostJul. 17th, 1:45 pm

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On Rob Ford’s Bigotry

We need to talk less about the perpetrator and more about his victims.

By Desmond Cole • Photo by Christopher DrostJul. 3rd, 4:45 pm

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Olivia Chow’s Speech to the Canadian Club: Boringly Accurate, Notably Unambitious

It turns out lying less does not necessarily mean saying more.

By Christopher Bird and Hamutal Dotan Jun. 20th, 2:15 pm

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Mammoliti’s Parkdale Slur Met With #ParkdaleLove

After the councillor calls Parkdale a "pedophile district," Parkdale-loving Torontonians take to social media to defend the neighbourhood.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photo by Christopher DrostJun. 17th, 10:15 am

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Rob Ford Is Going Back to Work

The mayor will return to City Hall on June 30, after a nearly two-month stint in rehab.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photo by Christopher DrostJun. 17th, 9:38 am

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Provincial Election 2014 Primer

Some important things to consider before casting your ballot today.

By Graeme Bayliss Jun. 12th, 9:31 am

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Extra, Extra: A New Home for Improv, the Summer of Gridlock, and Shorter Mayoral Campaigns

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 DrostJun. 10th, 5:50 pm

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Extra, Extra: Winning Ads, Debate One-Liners, and Rob Ford Lobbying Scandals

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 DrostJun. 4th, 4:35 pm

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Live Blog: Fact-Checking the Provincial Leaders’ Debate

Follow along as we evaluate the claims made by Tim Hudak, Kathleen Wynne, and Andrea Horwath during the provincial election debate.

By Desmond Cole, Patrick Metzger, Christopher Bird, Hamutal Dotan and David Hains • Photos by Giordano Ciampini Jun. 3rd, 6:20 pm

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Provincial Election 2014

What the outcome of this election will mean for Toronto.

By Patrick Metzger Jun. 3rd, 11:30 am

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What a Liberal Win Would Mean for Toronto

Here's what the future might hold for our city if Kathleen Wynne and the Liberals form the next provincial government.

By Patrick Metzger • Photo by Christopher DrostMay. 28th, 2:15 pm

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What a Progressive Conservative Win Would Mean for Toronto

Here's what the future might hold for our city if Tim Hudak and the Progressive Conservatives form the next provincial government.

By Patrick Metzger • Photo by Christopher DrostMay. 26th, 12:30 pm