In the new play at Crowâs, the parallels to today are alarming and a reminder that all thatâs old is new again. The anti-communist McCarthyism, the rigid gender roles and the American celebrity worship are all so familiar, writes Robyn Grant-Moran.
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A good primer for those new to the city.
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Cree filmmaker Tasha Hubbard is best known for her documentaries. With 'Meadowlarks,' she challenged herself to explore the emotional potential of fiction.
âWe know our stories,â Hubbard tells @alishamgl.bsky.social. âWe need to stay strong to tell them.â
In the arts section, @tombeedham.bsky.social chatted with the members of Cola about their new album, which recorded just after a member of the band lost their house in the 2025 L.A. fires.
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There's lots more in the news section, including the first official Cops and the City column from @aliyapabani.bsky.social
She looks back at the time when Olivia Chow was pressured to resign from the police board and its resonances to today.
Renters in York SouthâWeston got one step closer to stopping a mass eviction, and maybe even winning money from their landlord. Their fight has been supported by the YSW Tenant Union, a driving force behind the new Toronto Tenant Union.
And if you're looking for new tunes, check out What We're Listening To for an album roundup featuring Narcy, Mecha Maiko, Paste, Hiroki Tanaka, Siyahkal and Dead Bob.
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The play by Franca Miraglia is on at Crowâs Theatre until June 21âŠ
Decades ago, Olivia Chow learned the hard way what happens when police board members criticize the police. She wouldnât be the last. In her first official âCops and the Cityâ columnâŠ
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Director Tasha Hubbard talks to film critic Alisha Mughal about making the shift from documentary to drama in her latest feature.
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This spring, tenants in a building in the York SouthâWeston neighbourhood got one step closer to stopping a mass evictionâŠ
Decades ago, Olivia Chow learned the hard way what happens when police board members criticize the cops. She wouldnât be the last.
This article is the first for @aliyapabani.bsky.social's new column, Cops and the City.
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The new tenant-focused issue of The Grind is out now! Grab a copy at your favourite bookshop or cafe, or find one at a TTC station near you.
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Decades ago, Olivia Chow learned the hard way what happens when police board members criticize the police. She wouldnât be the last. In her first official âCops and the Cityâ columnâŠ
