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Now and Then: Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial

Now and Then explores the stories behind Toronto’s historical plaques and monuments.

By Erin Sylvester Apr. 28th, 12:15 pm

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Thinking Through Toronto’s Trudeaumania

With Justin Trudeau's majority, Toronto should hold the Liberals accountable to their better selves.

By David Hains Oct. 20th, 4:48 pm

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In This Election: The New Democrats

We offer our endorsement for the federal election on October 19.

By Torontoist Oct. 16th, 1:24 pm

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Persistently Overlooked Youth Unemployment

The GTA is particularly affected, but despite a big impact to the economy, youth unemployment remains low on the list of campaign promises.

By Catherine McIntyre Sep. 24th, 12:30 pm

Introducing Operation Junk Mail

For Election 42, we want to post the campaign literature sent to your home so that we can better fact-check, analyze, and hold candidates accountable.

By David Hains Aug. 18th, 9:00 am

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Glad Hand: Decorating with the Harpers

Glad Hand is Torontoist's weekly political cartoon, created by Brett Lamb.

By Brett Lamb Apr. 9th, 10:30 am

Glad Hand: Stats Can’t

By Brett Lamb Jan. 15th, 2:00 pm

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Glad Hand: Oil Spoil

Glad Hand is Torontoist's political cartoon, created by Brett Lamb and appearing here every Thursday.

By Brett Lamb Dec. 18th, 10:00 am

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Jim Flaherty’s Troubled Legacy

For many marginalized Canadians, the former provincial and federal politician will be associated with neglect and lost opportunities.

By Desmond Cole Apr. 17th, 12:10 pm

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Duly Quoted: Terri-Jean Bedford

A Toronto dominatrix has a list of questions she'd like Stephen Harper to consider before the country's prostitution laws are rewritten.

By Sarah Sweet Jan. 9th, 11:00 am

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The Supreme Court Has Struck Down Canada’s Prostitution Laws. Now What?

The decision calls for a new approach, but we don't have high hopes for the Harper government.

By Christopher Bird Dec. 23rd, 4:00 pm

Proud, by Michael Healey: An Excerpt

The controversial play (sort-of-but-not-literally) about Stephen Harper is finally on stage. Here's a peek at the script.

By Torontoist Sep. 19th, 3:30 pm

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Kim Rivera’s Last Stand

The U.S. Iraq War resister is under government orders to leave Canada by September 20, after more than five years living in Parkdale.

By Todd Aalgaard Sep. 11th, 4:30 pm

Declassified: Cheaters, Sexting(!), and Poo

In this edition of the things we declass: love, lust, and the number of fun that comes right after one.

By Kelli Korducki • Illustration by Matthew DaleyAug. 31st, 5:00 pm

Honouring Jack

On Wednesday evening, Torontonians gathered to celebrate the legacy of Jack Layton, and also to meet his challenge.

By Todd Aalgaard • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-Wangda and Ryan WalkerAug. 23rd, 1:30 pm

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Ryerson Shows Off Its New Hockey Rink at Maple Leaf Gardens

Media got a look at Ryerson University's new Mattamy Athletic Centre earlier today, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper was there.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaAug. 13th, 3:30 pm

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Thoughts on the 2012 Royal Visit

What our latest opportunity to host the royal family says about the emerging Canada of Stephen Harper.

By Todd Aalgaard • Photos by Christopher DrostMay. 24th, 12:30 pm

First Outing for Proud‘s “Prime Minister”

Proud, the play that caused Michael Healey's abrupt departure from Tarragon Theatre, had its first public reading Monday night. We went to see if the script might in fact invite a lawsuit from the Prime Minister's Office.

By Steve Fisher Mar. 22nd, 12:00 pm