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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.
Kids Aren’t Active Enough. Youth Sports Are Part of the Problem.
As competitive, specialized athletics dominate gyms and community fields, the children who need physical activity most are the ones being left out.
The State of Toronto Schools A Year After the Ford Takeover
The province promised to fix public education. A year after unprecedented takeovers, it’s delivered less transparency, cuts to programs, and deeper uncertainty for the students who need the most support.
The Local Wins Six National Awards
Our journalism took home top prizes at the National Magazine Awards and Canadian Association of Journalists Awards.