Early-Career Journalism Fellowship

A joint undertaking of The Local and The Philanthropist Journal, the fellowship provides one Black and/or Indigenous journalist an opportunity to write about issues that matter to their community and civil society.

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Neethan Shan Wins Scarborough–Rouge Park By-Election

In a crowded field, the longtime local politician was elected back to city council on a call to put Scarborough first.

Live Results From the Scarborough–Rouge Park By-Election

Real-time results from election night, starting at around 9 p.m. on September 29, 2025.

In the Scarborough–Rouge Park By-Election, Candidates Promise to Put Scarborough First

In a crowded by-election in Toronto’s most eastern ward, is focusing on hyper-local issues the way into City Hall?

Here Are the Scarborough–Rouge Park By-Election Candidates

The only place to find fact-checked biographies and election platform summaries for every candidate running for Ward 25—Scarborough–Rouge Park in the September 29, 2025 by-election.

Meet Chloë Ellingson, the Newest Member of The Local

The Toronto photojournalist joins The Local as our first Visuals Editor

The Local Wins Eight Media Awards

Editor-in-Chief Tai Huynh was recognized for his exemplary leadership in journalism on a night of big storytelling wins for The Local

Meet the 2025 Local Fellows

We’re thrilled to introduce this year’s Local Journalism Fellows: Moyo Lawuyi, Vikram Nijhawan, and Mayumi Ramos.

At Toronto’s Catholic Schools, Students Twice as Likely to Opt Out of Mandatory Measles Vaccine

In the midst of a measles outbreak, data analysis by The Local finds that 15 of the 20 schools with the highest vaccine exemption rates are in the Catholic boards.