Toronto’s Most Well-Known Defender of Homeless Encampments Runs for Council
As a teenager, Diana Chan McNally was briefly homeless. She’s since worked in drop-in centres and become a prominent advocate for unhoused Torontonians. In the race for Parkdale-High Park, she’s going to need to win over homeowners too.
Doug Ford vs. Toronto
Good news: your community elected a councillor and even a mayor who share your vision for the city. Then the province steps in.
How to Vote in the 2026 Toronto Election
Everything you need to know about voting for mayor, councillor, and trustee in October’s municipal election
How to Vote in the 2026 Mississauga Election
Everything you need to know about voting for mayor, councillor, and trustee in October’s municipal election
How to Vote in the 2026 Brampton Election
Everything you need to know about voting for mayor, councillor, and trustee in October’s municipal election
Debate Tracker
Every mayoral and ward-level debate across Toronto, Mississauga, and Brampton—all in one place.
The ‘Shadow Parties’ That Could Swing the Toronto Election
The rise of rival non-profits ABC Toronto and Progress Toronto marks a new era of behind-the-scenes political organizing at City Hall—and this October's election is their first real test.
What the Unfinished Saga of a Still-Not-Built Subway Exit Taught Me About Public Consultation
One community volunteer traces 20 years of botched communication, unanswered questions, and delays—and asks what public consultation is actually worth.
Fewer Candidates for Peel School Trustee Following Changes by the Ford Government
This municipal election there’s a steep decline in candidates for trustee at the Peel District School Board and Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board.
Who Wants to Be a Toronto School Trustee?
The Ford government has cut their pay, disempowered them, and taken over the board. But some candidates say vying to represent their community’s education concerns is more important than ever.
Introducing the 2026 Local Fellows
We’re excited to welcome Victoria Hincapie Gomez, Nic Hotchkiss, Jessica Kim, and Gabrielle McMann.
The Biggest Incinerator in Canada
As the Emerald Energy from Waste incinerator moves towards a major expansion, locals are worried about their health, and asking if their working-class, immigrant community is seen as a “sacrifice zone.”
For Kids With Special Needs, Summer Camp Is Out of Reach
Few camps in the GTA serve children with developmental disorders or disabilities, forcing parents to take time off work to stay home and depriving kids of the chance to explore, play, and interact with their peers.
Gearing Up for October’s Municipal Elections
We are building a civic newsroom unlike any other, with an expanded scope to serve residents of not just Toronto, but also Mississauga and Brampton.
Wheelchair Athlete Rio Kanda Kovac Wants to Win
His thirst for victory has gotten Team Canada's youngest player this far in wheelchair rugby. But in this fast-paced, aggressive, yet remarkably inclusive sport, getting ahead also means learning to play nice.
Cricket in the GTA Is Booming. Now Comes the Hard Part.
Fuelled by waves of South Asian immigration, cricket has become one of Canada's fastest-growing sports. But overcrowded fields, failing businesses, and allegations of corruption are threatening the game from within.
Where Are All the Female Coaches?
Canada is in a moment of unprecedented expansion in women’s sports. But structural barriers and unclear pathways into coaching mean that women are being deprived of opportunities to lead the next generation of young athletes.
The Ford Government Just Deleted Thousands of Long-Term Care Reports. Here They Are.
The provincial government has eliminated access to long-term care home inspection reports from before 2023. We have over 10,000 of those reports, and are restoring access to the public.
Yasiel Puig at Christie Pits
A free Maple Leafs baseball game at my local playground has long been the best community event in the city. Then the team signed a former Major League Baseball star awaiting sentencing.
The New Chill Facing Trans Health Care
As anti-trans rhetoric intensifies at home and abroad, the organizations providing training in trans-inclusive healthcare say they’re seeing less uptake from physicians across Ontario.