Posts Filed Under: protests

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Historicist: Strike Against Hitlerism

Thousands of Torontonians join a protest against fascism in July 1933.

By David Wencer Feb. 26th, 10:45 am

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Spotted: Thousands Gather at Queen’s Park to Protest the Conflict in Gaza

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli groups both demonstrated, kept apart by police barricades.

By Sarah Sweet Jul. 28th, 9:25 am

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Historicist: Bombs on Spadina Road

Protests and bombs at the Yugoslavian Consulate at Spadina and Montclair.

By David Wencer Apr. 26th, 12:00 pm

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Scene: Another Day, Another Rob Ford Protest

For the second day in a row, protesters demanded Mayor Rob Ford's resignation.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Harry ChoiNov. 6th, 2:00 pm

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Runnymede Community Bands Together Against Anti-Gay Vandalism

After homophobic graffiti and tire slashings, a neighbourhood barbecue aims to send a message of inclusivity.

By Jennifer Hough Sep. 10th, 11:15 am

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Sammy Yatim Protesters Blame the Police

A protest in memory of Sammy Yatim became a general airing of grievances against police.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaAug. 13th, 5:15 pm

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Human Art Installation Critiques Race and Immigration in Canada

Volunteers staged a "mass arrival" of white-skinned settlers to challenge Canada's legacy of colonialism.

By Desmond Cole Aug. 13th, 12:30 pm

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Scene: Al-Quds Day in Toronto

An anti-Zionist protest group took to Toronto's streets.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Ryan WalkerAug. 6th, 1:30 pm

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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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Historicist: “Feed Wallace to the Lions”

Alabama Governor George Wallace Comes To Town.

By Kevin Plummer Jun. 29th, 12:00 pm

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Hundreds Gather To Demand Equal Health Care for Refugees

Protestors marked the one year anniversary of cuts to the Interim Federal Health program for refugees.

By Desmond Cole Jun. 17th, 4:40 pm

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Scene: Protesters Demand Mayor Rob Ford’s Resignation

About 300 people took to Nathan Phillips Square to demand an end to Rob Ford's scandal-addled mayoralty.

By Steve Kupferman Jun. 3rd, 9:15 am

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Some Global Marijuana Marchers Opt to Stay Put

Participants at Toronto's Global Marijuana March had a fun, peaceful party at Queen's Park. And then half of them forgot to march.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Giordano CiampiniMay. 13th, 12:30 pm

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Toronto’s 4/20 Celebration Gets Bigger and Better Funded

A benefactor from BC helped Toronto's annual 4/20 protest go legit.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Corbin SmithApr. 22nd, 11:45 am

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“Aleppo in Our Hearts”

On the second anniversary of the Syrian uprising, Syrian-Canadians call for intervention in a nation on the brink of collapse.

By Todd Aalgaard Mar. 19th, 10:00 am

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Elementary School Teachers to Stage a Province-Wide Walkout on Friday

Public schools are expected to be forced to close for the day.

By Steve Kupferman Jan. 9th, 1:33 pm

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Idle No More Toronto Shuts Down Yonge-Dundas Square

Roughly 1,000 people showed up to protest a federal budget bill's impact on Native communities.

By Chris Dart Dec. 24th, 10:00 am

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Jarvis Street Should Be Safe for Everyone

Arts and culture writer Steve Fisher explains why he sat down in the middle of a bike lane to protest its removal.

By Steve Fisher • Photos by Martin ReisNov. 13th, 9:00 am