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Six Times Toronto-area Newspapers Screwed Up in Really Embarrassing Ways

It can happen to anyone.

By Torontoist Staff Jan. 3rd, 4:50 pm

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How Ryerson’s Queer Studies Course Could Transform Canadian Newsrooms

Young journalists get the LGBTQ lowdown.

By Al Donato Sep. 22nd, 3:00 pm

Historicist: The Telegraph and the Early Career of John Ross Robertson

Early journalistic efforts of the founding publisher of the Telegram.

By Jamie Bradburn Aug. 27th, 12:45 pm

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Why 48 Layoffs at the Toronto Star is a Loss for the City

Forty-five newsroom staff will be laid off.

By David Hains Aug. 10th, 3:30 pm

Historicist: The Fighting Words of Black Jack Robinson

For nearly 40 years as editor-in-chief of the Telegram, John R. Robinson aggressively covered local issues, building a loyal readership among Toronto's conservative Protestant working class.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 2nd, 1:44 pm

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Historicist: The Importance of Being Doris

By Kaitlin Wainwright Mar. 5th, 12:30 pm

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Front Page Challenge: November 3, 2015

In Front Page Challenge, Torontoist analyzes the best and worst of Toronto's four major dailies.

By Jesse Hawken Nov. 3rd, 11:00 am

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The Sun Makes a Good Editorial Decision

Most comment sections will now be closed, will spare humanity from further horror.

By David Hains Sep. 24th, 3:45 pm

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Duly Quoted: The Conservative Approach to the Media

The Conservatives would rather not answer questions from the media.

By David Hains Aug. 27th, 2:45 pm

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The National Post Goes Mobile-ish

The Post decides that what it needs is a food truck, but with Christie Blatchford playing the role of Zane Caplansky.

By David Hains Jul. 21st, 2:30 pm

Historicist: I Sing The Body Politic

As Xtra winds down its print edition, a look at the pioneering gay journal that spawned it.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 14th, 3:00 pm

2014 Hero: The Grid

Nominated for: being the fallen hero of inspired local journalism.

By Michael Fraiman • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 22nd, 5:53 pm

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Historicist: Of Mail and Empire

The second part of a look at the back half of the Globe and Mail's name.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 20th, 12:00 pm

Historicist: Delivering the Mail

The first of a two-part look at the back half of the Globe and Mail's name.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 22nd, 1:00 pm

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A Life Worth Mourning

Nahom Berhane—a community health worker and father—was stabbed to death on the Danforth. The media reported on his death, but took almost 48 hours to mention the details of his life.

By Rima Berns-McGown Sep. 29th, 2:10 pm

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Duly Quoted: Former CBC Board Members on the Broadcaster’s Future

Proposed cuts will "eviscerate" the public broadcaster, say several former CBC leaders.

By Graeme Bayliss Jul. 15th, 2:40 pm

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Eye Weekly/The Grid, 1991–2014

Wednesday's closure of the Grid brings a 23-year odyssey to an end.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 4th, 1:30 pm

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The Grid Is Closing

Much-lauded weekly announces today that next issue will be its last.

By Sarah Sweet Jul. 2nd, 11:08 am