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“It’s Quite Clear They Don’t Listen to Us”
For years, the TDSB's special education advisory committee has pressed for accountability from the board. Since the province's takeover, that's become harder than ever.
Investigating a Possible Scammer in Journalism’s AI Era
A suspicious pitch from a freelancer led editor Nicholas Hune-Brown to dig into their past work. By the end, four publications, including The Guardian and Dwell, had removed articles from their sites.
What Happened to the Campus Me Too Movement?
Eight years after the international movement that created policy changes and a shift in culture around sexual violence, survivors and advocates at Ontario universities say they’re still fighting an uphill battle for justice.
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.
When Your Landlord is a Frat
Without enough brothers to fill their houses, some fraternities have begun renting rooms to non-students desperate for cheap rent. The results have been messy.
How York University Lost the Trust of Its Community
After program closures, questionable major capital projects, and increasingly fractious labour relations, what is the future of York University?
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.
Breakdown at the Racetrack
Once a lucrative gambling business, Ontario's horse racing industry is now heavily subsidized by the government. As gamblers turn to online gaming, and ideas about animal welfare shift, a cluster of fatal horse injuries at Woodbine raises questions about the future of the sport.
What Happens to TDSB’s $20 Billion Worth of Land Under Provincial Supervision?
The Toronto District School Board is one of the city’s largest landowners. When the province took over the board, it also took over its subsidiary that manages its properties—and it’s not saying what’s next.