NEW: Palestinian-Canadian engineer Amjad Ramadan is suing his former employer, NTN Canada. He was fired soon after a video clip circulated of him protesting outside an Indigo bookstore in the GTA. By @rdassaly.bsky.social.

New story in The Grind. Amjad Ramadan, a 52-year-old Palestinian-Canadian, is suing his former employer for wrongful dismissal after he was abruptly terminated for speaking out for Palestine. "There is a campaign to silence us," he told me. @thegrindto.bsky.social

NEW: Palestinian-Canadian engineer Amjad Ramadan is suing his former employer, NTN Canada. He was fired soon after a video clip circulated of him protesting outside an Indigo bookstore in the GTA. By @rdassaly.bsky.social.

A sweeping intergenerational drama that traces a family’s journey through the upheavals of 20th century Palestine, 'All That's Left of You' is a breathtaking cinematic achievement. The film hits theatres this Friday. Review by @alishamgl.bsky.social

A sweeping intergenerational drama that traces a family’s journey through the upheavals of 20th century Palestine, 'All That's Left of You' is a breathtaking cinematic achievement. The film hits theatres this Friday. Review by @alishamgl.bsky.social

Was a pleasure to edit @alishamgl.bsky.social's review of 'All That's Left of You' for @thegrindto.bsky.social. Starring three members of the Bakri dynasty, the sweeping drama traces a family’s journey through the upheavals of 20th century Palestine. In theatres tomorrow.

Very excited to see my profile on Austra on the cover of the new edition of @thegrindto.bsky.social, which is rolling out across the city now. Grab a copy or read online now: www.thegrindmag.ca/austras-extr...

From ambient escapes to invigorated hip-hop throwbacks, spruce up your winter playlist with new picks from the music heads at @newfeelingcoop.bsky.social. Featuring Aquakulture, Nick Schofield, Chiquita Magic and more.

NEW: After being defunded by Doug Ford’s government, Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre scrambled to find an alternative model that would allow its safe drug consumption site (SCS) to continue operating. The feds stood in the way. By @emmapaling.bsky.social.

Looking to stay warm this winter? Check out these hot new Toronto productions, including Soulpepper's Tantoo Cardinal-starring 'Witch' and a magical apocalyptic dance production at the Bluma Appel Theatre.

2026 is shaping to be a big year for Canadian fiction, with new books from Angélique Lalonde, Ashraf Zaghal, Yann Martel and @lizjohnston.bsky.social. Phillip Dwight Morgan and @rdassaly.bsky.social share eight novels they can't wait to read.

NEW: After being defunded by Doug Ford’s government, Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre scrambled to find an alternative model that would allow its safe drug consumption site (SCS) to continue operating. The feds stood in the way. By @emmapaling.bsky.social.

Confused by the changes to Ontario's recycling program? @dgrdon.bsky.social breaks down the new rules and looks at some of the problems.

Thoughts on the Finch LRT for The Grind: www.thegrindmag.ca/not-so-rapid...

Why is the new Line 6 so slow? What is the city doing to fix it? Will the Eglinton LRT have the same problems? Transit expert Steve Munro has answers to your burning TTC questions.

Why is the new Line 6 so slow? What is the city doing to fix it? Will the Eglinton LRT have the same problems? Transit expert Steve Munro has answers to your burning TTC questions.

In 'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie,' the stunts are bigger and more outrageous than ever. Emilie Hanskamp talks to Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol about the making of the one of the most Toronto-centric films of all time.

If we truly care about the right of Iranians to live with dignity and freedom, we must be extra vigilant to differentiate between demands from inside Iran as distinct from those of the Trump and Netanyahu camp, Gita Hashemi and Shivam Chadha write.

NEWS: Postmedia suspends Toronto Sun parliamentary bureau chief after tweet applauding ICE killing of Minneapolis woman Postmedia says Bryan Passifiume’s tweet about ICE killing of Renee Good was ‘regrettable and insensitive’

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'Austra’s Extravagant Journey Through the Depths of Heartbreak' @rdassaly.bsky.social chats with Austra about new album 'Chin Up Buttercup' for @thegrindto.bsky.social www.thegrindmag.ca/austras-extr...

NEW: Charges Dropped Against Nine Arrested at Pro-Palestine Protest Video of the arrests shows police punching, shoving and dragging protesters. All charges were dropped two months later. By @rdassaly.bsky.social.

NEW: Charges Dropped Against Nine Arrested at Pro-Palestine Protest Video of the arrests shows police punching, shoving and dragging protesters. All charges were dropped two months later. By @rdassaly.bsky.social.

Since October 2023, there have been 170 arrests at pro-Palestine rallies, 154 resulting in criminal charges. Of the 96 people who have had their charges resolved so far, only 2 have been convicted.

NEW: The Crown has dropped all charges against nine people arrested during an Indigenous-led, pro-Palestine rally in October. A legal representative for the nine arrestees calls this is "another example of police overreach."

To kick off 2026, I spoke to Katie Stelmanis about the *excellent* new Austra album. We chatted about heartbreak, Eurodance and the precarity of being an indie artist in 2026. For @thegrindto.bsky.social

Advertise in the next issue of The Grind, out Jan. 24! Copies are available for free at 500 GTA locations, including 170 streetboxes and 20 TTC stations. There are options for every budget. Contact ads[at]thegrindmag[dot]ca

Advertise in the next issue of The Grind, out Jan. 24! Copies are available for free at 500 GTA locations, including 170 streetboxes and 20 TTC stations. There are options for every budget. Contact ads[at]thegrindmag[dot]ca

The Voice of Hind Rajab is playing at TIFF this week and has a wider release starting Jan. 23. The film follows Palestinian ambulance dispatchers as they desperately try to save six-year-old Hind Rajab from being killed by the Israeli military in Gaza.

The U.S. bombed Venezuela last night and kidnapped president Maduro and his wife. It is unclear what happens next. U.S. leaders have indicated that operation is over, while people in Venezuela and around the world are denouncing the attack.

If you haven't done it yet, this is your reminder to donate to your fave local media outlets to end 2025 — or to start 2026! The Grind is behind on a few bills and could really use a boost. Etransfer info[at]thegrindmag[dot]ca or visit www.thegrindmag.ca/support-the-...

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Left your holiday shopping until the last minute? Don't panic, we've got a list of Toronto's best last-minute shops.

In 2025, Toronto saw the rise of a mega-stadium, new smaller venues opened, landlords did landlord things, monopoly money moved around, beloved haunts closed and spaces rebranded. My round up for @thegrindto.bsky.social: www.thegrindmag.ca/how-torontos...

NEW: How Toronto’s Concert Venue Landscape Changed in 2025 @tombeedham.bsky.social details the city's big openings, moves, ownership changes and closures.

NEW: York University Censored Exhibition at Goldfarb Gallery then Fired the Curator Artist Amy Ching-Yan Lam was forced to change her 'Acceptable Protest' animation, removing a 'Free Palestine' sign and reference to a university president character. By @rdassaly.bsky.social.

Some drama at York University's Goldfarb Gallery. An artist says the administration censored her recent exhibit, which featured pro-Palestine content. Later, the gallery's curator was abruptly fired. Now, dozens of faculty are pushing back. For @thegrindto.bsky.social

Left your holiday shopping until the last minute? Don't panic, we've got a list of Toronto's best last-minute shops.

The Grind's "Random Advice" column is back. This time, we tackle a tricky question from a reader: "One of my parents has taken to feeding the birds, but their seeds are attracting squirrels, raccoons and even rats! I don’t want to 'rat' them out to the city. What should I do?"

Playing at The Great Hall this weekend, "Big Gay Musical" is a campy, queer romp through Broadway classics like "Chicago" and "Wicked." “It’s a night of pure, unadulterated queer joy," co-creator Lauren Beatty tells The Grind.

For @thegrindto.bsky.social, spoke to one of the co-creators of 'Big Gay Musical,' a hilarious Toronto production that uses an all-queer cast to reimagines classic Broadway characters and show tunes.

Cybertrucks and ugly knees. From the latest edition of The Grind, new comics from @gabrielledrolet.bsky.social and @hausofdecline.bsky.social.

The former Annex location of the Centre for Social Innovation, located on Bathurst south of Bloor, is going to be turned into a city-owned shelter for Indigenous people experiencing homelessness. By @dgrdon.bsky.social.

Playing at The Great Hall this weekend, "Big Gay Musical" is a campy, queer romp through Broadway classics like "Chicago" and "Wicked." “It’s a night of pure, unadulterated queer joy," co-creator Lauren Beatty tells The Grind.

The former Annex location of the Centre for Social Innovation, located on Bathurst south of Bloor, is going to be turned into a city-owned shelter for Indigenous people experiencing homelessness. By @dgrdon.bsky.social.

The Grind has learned that the City of Toronto is the new owner of 720 Bathurst St., the former Annex location of the Centre for Social Innovation. The City plans to create a shelter for Indigenous people experiencing homelessness. By @dgrdon.bsky.social.

The Grind has learned that the City of Toronto is the new owner of 720 Bathurst St., the former Annex location of the Centre for Social Innovation. The City plans to create a shelter for Indigenous people experiencing homelessness. By @dgrdon.bsky.social.

Looking for some new music to get you through the final stretch of 2025? @newfeelingcoop.bsky.social has you covered with fresh picks from Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Dambe, Shad and more.

UPDATE: Yesterday, four city councillors referred Saxe's motion for further study by city staff. The Ontario Clean Air Alliance says "'Further study' is the black hole of city decision making, especially since the Councillors attached no deadline for a response."