Features
The magic of muggle quidditch for a 24-year-old
On a cloudy afternoon in June, with light rain falling, a sense of tension fills the field at Esther Shiner Stadium in North York. Astride her "broomstick" and gripping its handle, Savannah Campbell’s gaze is fixed on a tennis ball, called a snitch, in...
News
Good Jobs project gives newcomers ‘opportunity’ and ‘life lessons’
Biruk Tilahun, a newcomer from Ethiopia, landed a secure job in Canada just four months after joining ILEO Good Jobs, a pilot program designed to connect residents of the Greater Golden Mile with employment. (Submitted photo)
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Arts & Life
Whether it’s a snowy, stormy night or the midst of a pandemic, this storytelling group is waiting for you
1001 Friday Nights of Storytelling, one of the longest-lasting storytelling groups in North America, has evolved over its life span, and has entered a new era since the pandemic.
Crime
How can the experience of TTC riders be safer?
The Toronto Observer spoke to frequent commuters and experts to find out why some riders may still feel unsafe on the TTC, and what easy steps you can take to protect yourself.
Arts & Life
A Toronto-based artist hopes to inspire people to think about the future with his sculpture of Lincoln Alexander
Quentin VerCetty drew inspiration from Star Wars to create his depiction of Alexander, the first Black Canadian member of Parliament.
Fire and police
Ontario Provincial Police superintendent hopes the public shows compassion toward the Toronto police officer who delivered coffee to protesters
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Assistant Supt. Marcel Beaudin said he hopes that the Toronto police officers who delivered coffee to pro-Palestinian demonstrators can be forgiven.
Mental Health
Being empathetic made me a good reporter, but came at a cost, says journalist who covered crises
A journalist who was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after covering several humanitarian crises said that it is difficult to separate what he reports and his own humanity.
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ParaParis2024
Canada falls to Germany, misses wheelchair basketball bronze
The Canadian men's wheelchair basketball team were unable to secure a medal at the...
Para Canoe
Canadian Para canoeist Hennessy wins silver in 200m
Brianna Hennessy has claimed her first Paralympic medal in Paris, earning silver in the...
ParaParis2024
Canada’s bronze is first-ever medal in sitting volleyball
Canada defeated rival Brazil in straight sets (25-15, 25-18, 25-18) to win its first ever Paralympic medal in sitting volleyball Saturday morning at North Paris Arena.
Para Athletics
Wheelchair racer Smeenk captures Canada’s 5th Para Athletics gold medal
Austin Smeenk (Oakville, Ont.) dominated the men’s (T34) 800m event, racing to victory at...