The leading candidates for mayor in Toronto all agreed that housing affordability is probably the biggest issue facing the city. “They’re choosing between living and eating, and that’s not right,” said Mitzie Hunter, one of six mayoral candidates at a debate put on by the University of Toronto’s School of Cities. “Housing is a human…
IN-DEPTH: Why Are Police in Some Cities Turning a Blind Eye to Magic Mushroom Shops Operating Against the Law?
As shops selling magic mushrooms continue to illegally open and operate in cities across Canada, experts say some police forces are reluctant to intervene in an environment where drug policy seems to be going in the direction of decriminalization and legalization. “It’s really a perilous situation for a police officer to take action until the…
Toronto Holocaust Museum Opens, Shares Stories of Dozens of Survivors
A new museum that features stories from more than 70 Holocaust survivors has opened in Toronto, with the aim of sharing their experiences and combating antisemitism. The Toronto Holocaust Museum, which received funding from the federal and provincial governments as well as donors, features themed galleries, a theatre and educational programming. Ontario Premier Doug Ford encouraged…
Vote for Mayoral Candidate Who Will Build ‘Millions of Homes,’ Poilievre Urges Torontonians
Just over two weeks before Torontonians head to the polls to elect a new mayor, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is urging city residents to vote for a candidate who will “build millions of homes” in order to bring down sky-high real estate and rental costs. The Tory leader didn’t name any candidates, but noted…
Smoke From Wildfires Prompts Air Quality Concerns in Ontario
Smoke from wildfires in northern Quebec and Ontario is blanketing big cities like Toronto and going as far south as New York. The smoky haze has triggered air quality statements in parts of southern Ontario and the United States. There are dozens of such statements stretching across southern Ontario. Environment Canada is warning that air…
Man Arrested After Threats to Toronto Mayoral Candidates Cause Debate Cancellation
Toronto police say they have arrested a suspect after a man allegedly threatened to shoot mayoral candidates, which prompted a debate to be cancelled and some leading contenders to pause their campaigns. Police say a 29-year-old man from Toronto is in custody. They say investigators are also aware of an online threat and believe it’s…
Calgary Reverses Decision to Cancel Fireworks Display on Canada Day
The City of Calgary has announced it will be adding a fireworks display to its Canada Day celebrations, a week after claiming it would replace them with a pyrotechnic show. “We have heard from many Calgarians as well as members of city council that while the pilot program is valued, they would also appreciate an…
Toronto Reverses Decision to Cancel Canada Day Celebrations
Less than a day after Toronto claimed it would be cancelling its 2023 Canada Day celebrations at Nathan Phillips Square due to “resource constraints” during a “fiscally complex year,” the city announced it had reversed its decision. “The City of Toronto plans to use money in existing approved operating budgets to activate all City-led programming on Canada…
Toronto Mayoral Candidate Chow Touts Plan to Increase Tax on Expensive Real Estate to Build Affordable Housing
TORONTO—Olivia Chow, a former federal NDP MP and now one of the frontrunners in Toronto’s municipal by-election, reiterated her campaign promise on May 24 to increase taxes on expensive real-estate purchases in the city and use the public revenue to build more affordable housing units if she is elected mayor. Chow made the comments during…
Chair of Toronto Chinese Associations Umbrella Group Met With Chinese Foreign Influence Agency Officials
An executive of a Toronto group known for being aligned with Beijing met in China with representatives of the Chinese regime agency in charge of advancing the regime’s influence operations abroad. Han Jialiang, as executive chairman of the Council of Newcomer Organizations (CONCO)—also known as the Federation of Canadian Chinese Associations—holds a key leadership position within the umbrella group of…
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