Transit users on the new Crosstown LRT say commute times are "good for now" but haven't forgotten about the scandalous delays and feel that a public inquiry is still in order.

Brandi Bird's latest collection of poetry, titled 'Pitiful,' arrives April 7. Jody Chan puts the book in conversation with other writings about illness and disability: both critical of state abandonment and also intimate and confessional.

"Pushing for lasting peace means uniting globally against Western imperialism and Zionism in order to stop the massacre of the people of Iran, Lebanon and Palestine," write Kalliopé Anvar McCall and Sheida Lasheni.

The Ratskin Family Band — the “first and only drag country band in the world” — are proudly carrying on the tradition of queer country music, writes Laura Stanley.

Grounded yet adventurous, the latest album from Cootie Catcher makes you want to shoot the shit with its creators, and announces the Toronto band as a torchbearer for Gen Z indie in Canada. ✍ @rosield.bsky.social

Glowicki’s films show little regard for delicacy or gender roles, and are filled with intense and messy feelings. With her latest, Dead Lover, she is turning heads around the world, Alisha Mughal writes.

Had the pleasure of editing @alishamgl.bsky.social’s profile on the great Grace Glowicki for @thegrindto.bsky.social. Edmonton’s freakiest!

Save the dates! April is fundraising month for The Grind and we're putting on a couple events. April 8 evening: Lecture and discussion April 24 night: Party! More info to come.

There's a week left to advertise in the next issue of The Grind, out March 21! Reach readers at 300 shops, 170 streetboxes and 20 TTC stations. Email ads[at]thegrindmag[dot]ca

There's a week left to advertise in the next issue of The Grind, out March 21! Reach readers at 300 shops, 170 streetboxes and 20 TTC stations. Email ads[at]thegrindmag[dot]ca

A little update on this: A court appearance last week was expected to provide clarity on how the case would proceed, but the crown attorney hadn't reviewed new information in time and so another court appearance was set for March 26. The article has been updated.

NEW: Toronto’s Winter Services Plan Still Leaves Unhoused People at Risk, Advocates Say Shelter and warming centre service barely improved from last year. And with the hard winter, the system is again bursting at the seams, Shanzae Zaeem reports.

NEW: Toronto’s Winter Services Plan Still Leaves Unhoused People at Risk, Advocates Say Shelter and warming centre service barely improved from last year. And with the hard winter, the system is again bursting at the seams, Shanzae Zaeem reports.

Last week, @thegrindto.bsky.social published our investigation. There are many more details in the article, including about what is happening in court.

One night in July 2024, a west end Toronto resident was sitting on his porch when he saw a man walk onto his lawn and spray paint his and his neighbour's Davenport for Ceasefire lawn signs and a Palestine flag. A couple minutes later, he was staggering into his house, bleeding.🧵

Ontario’s new Bill 60 was passed in November and is known for taking away tenants’ rights. What’s less well known is that the omnibus bill also strips municipal control over roads and pushes a pro-car agenda. Michael Koy reports.

Thanks Michael Koy for this piece in @thegrindto.bsky.social about how the Province is tightening its grip over city roads including not just Bill 60, but also removing Toronto's ability to charge a vehicle registration tax. #BikeTO #WalkTO #TTC #TOpoli #ONpoli www.thegrindmag.ca/the-province...

Ontario’s new Bill 60 was passed in November and is known for taking away tenants’ rights. What’s less well known is that the omnibus bill also strips municipal control over roads and pushes a pro-car agenda. Michael Koy reports.

NEW: A Davenport for Ceasefire Supporter Was Attacked at Home; Suspect’s Case Could Be Nearing Resolution Police allege that Elly Goldberg-Dassas vandalized a Palestine flag and ceasefire signs, then assaulted a neighbour with an extendable baton. Reporting by @dgrdon.bsky.social.

OPINION: Paikin’s Israel Trip Is Another Troubling Sign Steve Paikin says he paid for his trip, but his participation raises questions about how his journalism shapes and limits discussion about Israel/Palestine, @dgrand.bsky.social argues

OPINION: Paikin’s Israel Trip Is Another Troubling Sign Steve Paikin says he paid for his trip, but his participation raises questions about how his journalism shapes and limits discussion about Israel/Palestine, @dgrand.bsky.social argues

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