The TDSB has a new trustee. Here’s what she plans to do. Stacey Cline, a former teacher, wants to address the significant challenges facing the TDSB — particularly due to funding cuts since 2018. trib.al/bqh9rzR

My latest for Toronto Star. The bonuses will go to a group of 121 store managers and nonstore staff who make up 1% of the Bay's total workforce.

The NY Times has published an investigation into the Therme development at Ontario Place. It found that while the company told the province it had a proven track record of operating six spas around the world, at the time it had only ever operated one. nytimes.com/2025/04/16/wor…

Gift link --> A Wellness Company With False Claims, Global Aims and a Toronto Island nytimes.com/2025/04/16/wor…

‘It’s just too dangerous’: Canadian transgender artists cancel shows in the U.S. over border fears trib.al/n6VbLZH

Are you (or do you know) an eager young journalist with low vision or another disability? We're here to help with mentorship and financial support backed by Graham Isador and the David Brown Scholarship. Pls RT and apply within >> sharedbylines.com/david-brown-sc…

This is an essay from my NEW BOOK, which is out TODAY!!!!!!

Pleasantly surprised this morning to find out my article that shines a light on scalp cooling treatments made it to the front page of today's Toronto Star. "It's not just hair. It's actually being able to recognize who you are." My latest:

CALLOUT: With everything going on in the US around Queer rights and the rollback of DEI, I'm looking to talk to Queer people around the GTA about how Pride might feel different this year for Toronto Star. Message or email me at [email protected] if you're interested

please help support Jaia Cruz she really needs the community behind her right now here is her jpay information we have to look out for each other no matter what

If you read anything today it should be Kate Allen's Toronto Star investigation: Critical workplace injuries spike on the hottest days of the year. The province knows heat is a potentially lethal threat but protections it once proposed never materialized. thestar.com/interactives/h…

Today the Toronto Star launched our second annual Pride Guide! This interactive tool features a map of the festival weekend, as well as curated lists of Pride month events, small businesses, and Queer spaces in the city. Reagan McSwain and Susan Kao thestar.com/interactives/t…

people born in 2001 are turning 50 years old this year...let that sink in

A months-long wiretap investigation has dismantled what Toronto police allege was a criminal organization known as "the Union," accused of using violence to gain control of the east-end towing industry.  Ilyas Hussein for the Toronto Star: thestar.com/news/gta/toron…

Even though rent prices in Toronto and across Canada have declined in recent months, they are still high enough that many renters are spending less on food and accumulating debt to make their monthly payments, a new report says. Toronto Star thestar.com/real-estate/de…

Watch out, BlogTO. Here is your guide to 42 of the biggest and best concerts coming to Toronto this summer: thestar.com/entertainment/…

The city cleared a homeless camp from a downtown public park — to make way for a fundraiser to help fight homelessness thestar.com/news/gta/the-c… From Victoria Gibson Reagan McSwain and me via Toronto Star

Another Toronto high school is being accused of suppressing student voices after all Grade 12 quotes were removed from its yearbook over student submissions related to Palestine and Tibet. trib.al/Gx9sMuo

Have you noticed rising Uber Eats service fees in Canada? From $2-$4 to $2.5-$6.5. I'm reporting on it — including a class-action lawsuit against Uber over alleged drip pricing. If you're affected & open to an interview: 📧[email protected] #UberEats #Canada

“If you’re charging more interest than you’re paying yourself, you’re keeping the change,” said Ricardo Tranjan “It’s is a pretty bad formula that benefits landlords instead of tenants.” #onpoli #cdnpoli thestar.com/real-estate/wh…