Housing our top money worry — but food, fuel, other costs not far behind
For people throughout East York the cost of living has continued to rise, from housing, to running a business, to food.
Articles by Jamie Casemore
CUPE education workers strike amid govt. invoking notwithstanding clause
On Friday 55,000 Canadian Union of Public employees began their strike and protest of the provincial governments use of the notwithstanding clause
Shakeup on city council has progressive tinge
John Tory was able to win a third term as mayor, but nine new councillors could shake up the Toronto political landscape
Seven candidates compete for city councillor in Beaches-East York
With the municipal election coming, Brad Bradford of Beaches-East York is vying for re-election against six other candidates.
Kate Dupuis to replace Rima Berns-McGown as NDP candidate in Beaches-East York riding
Dupuis said she has been interested in provincial politics for a while, as she sees intersection between provincial responsibilities and her experiences as a scientist and an educator.
Easter church services resume in person, but online streams aren’t going anywhere
Easter this year falls on April 17 and unlike the last two Easters, it is able to be celebrated without significant restrictions.
Hugh’s Room to find new home in East Toronto
Hugh’s Room was priced out of their original location in March of 2020 and has found a new home in East Toronto.
St. Patrick’s Day ‘back to a bit of normal’ this year, bar managers say
St. Patrick’s Day is once again a time for merrymaking in Toronto, after two years of significantly scaled-down celebrations.
Restaurants open for Lunar New Year but celebrations still mainly online
With the spread of the Omicron variant, Lunar New Year celebrations had to, once again, be significantly scaled back.
Snowstorm exposes needed improvements to Toronto’s public transit system
For people that use transit, the storm on Jan. 17 caused major delays, but it also showed ways the TTC can improve in the future.