@leahgazan.bsky.social is one of the few federal NDP parliamentarians left standing. She believes the party needs to embrace "unapologetic socialism" in order to rebuild. I spoke with Gazan for our latest @breachmedia.ca podcast breachmedia.ca/this-ndp-mp-...

This Friday at noon! The Strange Story of Toronto's First Baseball Championship — a tale of thugs, con artists and drunks. A free lunchtime lecture over Zoom hosted by the Toronto Public Library. Learn more: tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/69...

Last summer we were told (primarily by Conservatives) that newcomers were the reason for such high youth unemployment, so the Liberals again reduced intake last fall. This week Statistics Canada said our population shrank, 1st time since confederation. Fewer working aged, fewer kids, more seniors.

George Lucas was heavily inspired by the films of the National Film Board. From showing him the power of special effects, to the idea of The Force, the NFB had a big impact on him. youtube.com/shorts/qPRpM...

This is the best basketball thing I’ve read in some time! read on!

Congratulations to @maggiehelwig.bsky.social, whose book Encampment is one of the five finalists for this year's Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing! Learn more about the prize here: www.writerstrust.com/awards/shaug...

New: Ontarians could be waiting another decade or more before they can hop on an electric GO train. #onpoli www.thetrillium.ca/news/municip...

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I know it’s low on the list of problems we have in this country, but when the glorious revolution finally happens, we need to put an end to billionaire sports welfare.

Oscar-winning Nova Scotians speak out about Tim Houston's cuts to arts. Houston said spending $1 million to bring Larry Ellison's SailGP to Halifax is worth the "potential." I guess Oscar wins don't count?

“No to war and Free Palestine” — Javier Bardem at the Oscars

Join us on April 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at OISE for the 4th Annual Equity Symposium! This year’s theme, “Equity in (Re)connection and Action,” celebrates the many community members across OISE whose work brings equity to life. Speakers to be announced soon! Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Join us at the OISE Reception at AERA in Los Angeles! Connect with colleagues from around the world at one of the most significant gatherings in education research. We also hope you’ll join Dean Walker for a special reception on Apr 11 at 5 p.m. Moonlark’s Dinette 1060 S Broadway RSVP: uoft.me/cfh

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If this dude can't guarantee the safety of visitors, FIFA needs to pull games out of the states, and federations have to boycott. This is some hot Islamphobic bulls**t

Here’s my (frighteningly vulnerable!!) follow up on my reporting that exposed a white nationalist active club. On the professional and personal costs of this work:

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Pretty crazy how important the blockade of a trade route is right now

The mayor needs to yank Shelley Carroll off the police board today. This is bananas. Here’s a gift link. Are there any elected officials in Toronto standing up for residents? She must go. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

Folks, what are we doing?!

@bbfarhadi.bsky.social will be speaking at @oiseuoft.bsky.social tomorrow about her excellent new book. Join us! www.oise.utoronto.ca/sje/about/ev...

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For decades, Sleeping Car Porters worked long hours, for little pay and nearly no job security. This led to the formation of the Order of the Sleeping Car Porters in Winnipeg, the first Black labour union in North America. This is the story. 🧵 1/12

Of course so many don't know the names of Black folks killed by ICE. It's been proven time & time again that police & state violence against Black ppl is the status quo & folks move on quick. Antiblackness remains the most prevalent currency of white supremacy, everybody trades in it.

...Mitch Marner couldn't do that for the Leafs, eh? #Olympics #CANCZE

Feb 14th of #BHM Basketball has been an integral part of Toronto’s story for over a century. - @museumoftoronto.bsky.social 2025 h/t @kngprry.bsky.social museumoftoronto.com/projects/hom... 13/

Feb 14th of #BHM Nearly two weeks after the @torontoraptor.bsky.social won the 2019 #NBAChampionship the @toronto.ca policy was quashed for good. Video taken in Phin Park by Mitch Robson h/t @nba.com Cc: @kngprry.bsky.social @morganpcampbell.bsky.social 6/

One of the reasons why I really hate the Olympics is stuff like this. Let him wear his helmet!

MLB staffer on protecting Latinx players: “This shit is terrifying me right now… Like, they need to get groceries. I worry about them being picked up at Walmart.” “The guidance we got from MLB is…to tell the players to carry their papers with them at all times. That's it.”

This is an amazing way to sum up the follies surrounding the Eglinton Crosstown. www.thestar.com/interactives...

We ❤️ library readers of indie books. Thanks for borrowing What I Know About You, Encampment (@maggiehelwig.bsky.social), The Sleeping Car Porter, Fifteen Dogs, and Messy Cities ( @dylanreid.bsky.social, @zahraeb.bsky.social, @shebuildscities.bsky.social, @johnlorinc.bsky.social).

Three in five Canadians think crime is rising where they live. Do the numbers back that up, or are perceptions outpacing reality? @jeyantvo.bsky.social asks @shachikurl.bsky.social of @angusreidinstitute.bsky.social, tonight at 8pm | Producer: @colinellis81.bsky.social

believe it or not, the robarts stacks was the place that inspired my writing career! (i think)

This would also absolutely end the chance of MLB in Utah. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen more fights at sporting events than anywhere else. What could possibly go wrong? www.sltrib.com/news/politic...

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Toronto libraries are offering unlimited ‘Heated Rivalry’ audiobook downloads. Here’s how it works

Congratulations to two OISE alumni Muzammal Nawaz and Professor John Willinsky for having been recognized within the Order of Canada, the country's highest civilian honour, on Dec. 31, 2025. 👏 Learn more here: buff.ly/SQ5iyFs

Join us for the 13th annual Decolonizing Conference as we confront colonialism and imagine liberatory futures. Theme: Colonial Ruptures — unmasking ongoing coloniality and fostering resistance. 📅 March 12–14, 2026 | 📍 OISE 🎟️ Reserve your spot today: www.eventbrite.ca/e/colonial-r...

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Today I learned about the Worldwide Sidewalk Joy map. (worldwidesidewalkjoy.com). It’s locations around the globe where you can exchange or pick up free trinkets, puzzles, mugs, toys or books. Or even visit curated free little installations. What a lovely little concept!

I'm surprised we don't yet have announced boycotts of the World Cup, but unless the World Cup goes off totally implausibly and improbably smoothly for international athletes and fans alike, it's hard for me to imagine that the '28 Olympics in LA won't get hit hard with boycotts.

Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star

fwiw i think his obsession with the nobel prize is entirely about obama getting it (setting aside whether or not obama ought to have received it)

The Substance is in the top spot for me

Super Bowl quarterback for AFC will either be Stroud, Nix or Maye. Go buy boxes of cards from their rookie years and hold them.

Save us from this personal hell, Tottenham Hotspur. Make the changes, get real. #TOTWHU

#Adelaide #Tennis Victoria Mboko defeats Kimberly Birrell in the 1st Semi Final. She will play the winner of Mirra Andreeva vs Diana Shnaider which starts in just under 3 hours.

Early reaction to the Kyle Tucker deal from a #BlueJays perspective and the spotlight shifting back to Bo Bichette, from tonight on @tsnofficial.bsky.social: www.tsn.ca/mlb/video/20...

some kind of SICK joke. guys — kyle, shohei, whoever — please stop dangling around the jays! unserious people, man