Housing bill passes amid controversy over its effect on affordability
Bill 23 faces strong opposition from municipalities, organizations and residents for not addressing affordability and other concerns.
Articles by Noor Abduljabbar
East-end parents search for children’s meds as respiratory infections surge in Canada
Parents in East York say they are desperate for children’s Tylenol, amid a “multi-demic” of respiratory infections like Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu, bacterial pneumonia, COVID-19 and asthma.
Thorncliffe Park tenants protest above-limit rent hike
Tenants in Thorncliffe Park and Gowan Avenue buildings are fighting against an above-the-guideline rent increase proposed by Starlight investments. Tenants of Starlight investments properties in the two areas said that in May of this year,…
Affordable housing a top priority in Beaches-East York election
The lack of affordable housing has become a prominent issue for east-end residents in this year’s municipal election campaigns.
Proposed high-rise development on the Danforth sparking debate
A new condo development proposed on Danforth Ave is sparking debate among residents.
How inflation rates affect food-bank usage in Toronto
Canadians are struggling to maintain food security due to soaring grocery prices, and it’s costing them their money and health, one expert says. “Food insecurity is associated with great risk for a wide range of…
Toronto police increasing TTC patrol after New York subway shooting
The TTC says police presence will be increased on public transit amid safety concerns after a shooting in a subway station in New York.
Toronto to decommission five temporary homeless shelter sites by year end
Toronto plans to decommission five temporary COVID-19 homeless shelters in Toronto this year, while extending leases on the remaining sites.
Upper Beaches café wins community support after hateful messages
Upper beaches cafe receives an outpouring support from community after getting abuse and threats from anti-vaxxers for enforcing vaccine mandates.
Hundreds cook classic Italian dish during world’s largest virtual cooking class
Home cooks from around the world made a comfort-food favourite on Family Day in support of Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank. The Chef Upstairs, a cooking studio in Toronto, hosted the world’s largest virtual cooking…