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An in depth look at the significance of Prime Minister Trudeau's claim of "credible evidence" that India may have participated in the political murder of a Canadian Sikh activist.
"A dismissive decision" against "bodily autonomy, safety, security and equality for all sex workers": advocate critiques Ontario court ruling; laid-off Metroland reporter on loss of local papers.
"More than half the fruit, more than 10% of the vegetables": Farmers' union argues Greenbelt's most important asset is agriculture; Developer says the right policy and tax changes could spur density.
TIFF highlights to watch for: "Hilarity and micro-aggressions ensue..." in uncomfortable comedy 'Bria Mack Gets A Life'; and 'Summer Qamp' finds strength in intergenerational bonds within an LGBT camp.
Fahmee Bakery -- Toronto's legendary Jamaican patty supplier to Islington, Bathurst and Warden stations -- makes a comeback; Suresh Doss describes Colombian specialties crowded onto plates at Hola Cafe.
We share Toronto with skunks, foxes, squirrels, raccoons, possums, coyotes and many many wasps: how wild animals interact with us and each other, and the beneficial roles they play.
Two views of Greenbelt review: First Nations Chief says lack of transparency is the problem -- going back to the mandate letter to free up Greenbelt land; Developer welcomes "everything on the table".
"We have full-time jobs, we're mothers, we're students!": Canada's National Women's Cricket Team looking to top Argentina, USA and Brazil in regional qualifiers for the World Cup.
Premier Ford is keeping Housing Minister Clark in a scramble to absorb further Greenbelt damage says veteran observer: "This is not over. There is more bad news coming".
Toronto's storied and multi-faceted Artscape is in receivership: Can it survive? What will it look like? What role does the City play in the outcome?
Ontario First Nations Chiefs demand return of lands to Greenbelt. Grand Chief Joel Abram calls the swap "a big failure" that violates treaties, enriches developers, and won't dent housing affordability.
Visiting 'The Real McCoy' diner in Scarborough and 'Scooters' roller rink in Mississauga -- both 50-plus years-old businesses where generations of customers and employees blur into one big family.
Losing 103.9 Proud FM means losing a news source and a focus for queer communities, as well as an independent professional media outlet; where are the top three playgrounds in Toronto?
Developers and house-hunters will put a price on the lands removed from the Greenbelt -- but tenant farmers and others say the greater public value may be in protected agriculture.
"It needs to be safe inside and very safe outside": Councilor reacts to charges against worker after murder outside harm reduction site; TDSB asked to ensure teachers at Wandering Spirit are Indigenous.
Hamilton will allow limited tenting in certain parks -- along with some access to amenities -- for the homeless, and is developing a site of 25 'Tiny Shelter' cabins for use in winter.
Environmental lawyer says "stripping this land of Greenbelt protection just diverts development" with no increase in supply, no decrease in price and "fewer homes--slower, not more homes more quickly".
Listen to pastors, church-goers and local business people in Etobicoke organize to help Ugandan refugees with food, housing and very simple innovative bedding that costs a fraction of a regular mattress.
Since 1951 Henrietta Lacks's "immortal" cells were used in countless medical innovations -- now a court case sets the record straight; Q: How to recruit students to less glamourous courses? A: posters.
Business owner on Emancipation Day: "30,000 slaves escaped to Canada... the size of my hometown"; "You just existing in the freeness of who you are -- is resistance" says Toronto singer.
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I friggen love this podcast. Matt and company, you make me proud to be a Canadian and fellow Torontonian. Keep up the great work!