East York real estate in strong demand
Despite the ups and downs of the Toronto housing market, demand for East York housing remains strong.
Articles by Ben Freeman Collins
Hillary Clinton receives warm welcome in Toronto
Clinton was in Toronto on the first stop on the Canadian leg of her book tour promoting her new memoir “What Happened.” She talked about the election, sexism in politics and the danger of disinformation.
Canada urged to help the Rohingya in Myanmar
Local activists in Toronto are calling on Canada for help to end the ethnic violence against Rohingyas unfolding in Myanmar.
Noise complaints change the tune of Toronto’s music scene
Toronto has gained a reputation for it’s dying live music scene. Now, the city is looking to implement a number of changes to its noise bylaws to help out artists. That’s music to the ears of some bar owners, but not everyone agrees.
From isolation to activism
Toronto activist Justin Romanov is protesting the treatment of LGBT people in Chechnya, where three men have been killed so far and at least 100 arrested in an anti-gay campaign according to Novaya Gazeta.
Understanding the victory at Vimy
The Battle of Vimy Ridge is remembered as one of the pivotal points in Canadian history. It is often said that it was the moment Canada came of age. But as historian Jack Granatstein points out the truth is much more nuanced.
Emotional exhibit at City Hall for World TB Day
Friday is World TB Day, a global effort to raise awareness around tuberculosis. Despite being easily treatable in Canada those infected feel isolated and stigmatized.
Toronto filmmaker Rob Stewart found dead
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced they have found the body of Toronto filmmaker and conservationist Rob Stewart near the Florida Keys.
Four boys arrested after multiple robberies
Toronto Police have arrested four boys after a series of robberies that occurred over the weekend.
‘Tis the season for norovirus
The recent outbreak of norovirus is not an unusual trend, according to Dr. Michael Finkelstein, associate medical officer of health at Toronto Public Health.