In 2024, an Indigenous burial site was found during construction on Withrow Avenue, near Riverdale Park East. Where others see a “hole” in the ground awaiting investigation, journalist Gabrielle McMann sees a window into Toronto’s complex pre-colonial history. thelocal.to/toronto-arch...
Today we launch our latest issue, “Sports and the City.” The World Cup is a reminder of the massive influence sports can have over a place like Toronto—reshaping our geography, sparking celebration or mourning, and remaking our experience of the city. thelocal.to/summer-2026/
Incredibly proud of this package. It was a lot of fun to make and the recognition is icing on the cake. Read it again here: thelocal.to/summer-2025/
📝 The 49th National Magazine Awards — Long-Form Feature Writing:
Gold: "Zakaria Amara's Second Chance," @thewalrus.ca
Silver: "The Worm Hunters of Southern Ontario," @thelocal.to
#NMA26
Analysis by @royinori.bsky.social reveals that 30% of long-term care companies approved for redevelopment and expansion by the province have also been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars for failures in care by the very same ministry. Wrapping up our latest issue: thelocal.to/long-term-ca...
Thrilled to win a National Magazine Award for my feature on horse racing! thelocal.to/breakdown-at...
In the final story from our long-term care mini-issue, we look to the future of elder care. The same homes found to have failed seniors during the pandemic and after it are now being permitted to grow and continue operating for decades to come: thelocal.to/long-term-ca...
Tai Huynh
The Local Magazine
The Local Magazine
📝 The 49th National Magazine Awards — Long-Form Feature Writing: 6000+:
Gold: "Breakdown at the Racetrack," @thelocal.to
Silver: "Edward the Conqueror," @torontolifemag.bsky.social
#NMA26
The Local Magazine
Wait, how much are we spending on reusable cups? @michaeldeforge.bsky.social and @wencyleung.bsky.social make sense of the costs and payoffs of hosting the World Cup in seven illustrations. thelocal.to/fifa-world-c...
An ancient burial site discovered during construction at Toronto’s Withrow Avenue in 2024 is still awaiting investigation. But as journalist Gabrielle McMann finds through her reporting, it’s tangible evidence of Toronto’s long and complex pre-colonial past. thelocal.to/toronto-arch...
The Local Magazine
How we play sports is tied to policy and politics, culture and business. As the larger-than-life FIFA World Cup kicks off in Toronto, we look at sports from the ground, from minor-league baseball to c...
In 2024, an Indigenous burial site was found during construction on Withrow Avenue, near Riverdale Park East. Where others see a “hole” in the ground awaiting investigation, journalist Gabrielle McMan...
📦 The 49th National Magazine Awards — Editorial Package:
Gold: "Wild Wild City," @thelocal.to
Silver: Brave New Year," @torontolifemag.bsky.social
#NMA26
📝 The 49th National Magazine Awards — Long-Form Feature Writing: 6000+:
Gold: "Breakdown at the Racetrack," @thelocal.to
Silver: "Edward the Conqueror," @torontolifemag.bsky.social
#NMA26
National Media Awards Foundation
Nick Hune-Brown
New analysis of government data shows that nearly a third of long-term care companies approved to expand or renew their operations by the Ministry of Long-Term Care were also fined for failing to meet...
How many private jets could this pay for? Seven illustrations to make sense of the costs and payoffs of hosting the World Cup.
thelocal.to
In 2024, an Indigenous burial site was found during construction on Withrow Avenue, near Riverdale Park East. Where others see a “hole” in the ground awaiting investigation, journalist Gabrielle McMan...
New analysis of government data shows that nearly a third of long-term care companies approved to expand or renew their operations by the Ministry of Long-Term Care were also fined for failing to meet...
