Mark Carney's austerity budget maintains the (meagre) status quo for the arts sector, @tombeedham.bsky.social reports. But concerns remain over the long-term sustainability for the precarious industry.

A group of North York nurses is on strike after provincial funding for retention and recruitment was directed elsewhere by their employer. The stagnant wages are especially hard to stomach after an exec there got a major salary bump last year, writes nurse Rita Ha. www.thegrindmag.ca/opinion-nort...

Richard Linklater’s new film ‘Nouvelle Vague’ is more than an inside joke about Jean-Luc Godard’s 1960 Paris classic, ‘Breathless,’ writes @christostsirbas.bsky.social. It's playing in Toronto again this month after its Canadian premiere at @tiffnet.bsky.social in September.

Yesterday, two soldiers in the Israeli military were speaking at an off-campus event in Toronto organized by university student groups, before the event was disrupted. Earlier this year, we obtained audio of two IDF soldiers speaking at a similar event.

Propelled by a tightly layered script and a delightful performance by Stellan Skarsgård, Joachim Tier’s 'Sentimental Value' is an entertaining take on the family drama, set in pre-war Oslo. Read The Grind's review of the Cannes Grand Prix-winning film:

The latest documentary from Min Sook Lee paints a stirring portrait of her mother, who died by suicide. For The Grind, @alishamgl.bsky.social spoke to the Toronto-based filmmaker about confronting her father about his wife's illness.

Space Cadet, @kidkoala.bsky.social's new film, is a bittersweet meditation on memory, connection, adventure and loss, writes Christos Tsirbas. It's opening the Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival tonight at @hotdocs.bsky.social, and is screening again on Nov. 8 at @tiffnet.bsky.social.

Featuring a hilarious cast of local comedians and actors, the new short film "Serious Buyers Only" takes aim at Toronto NIMBYs and greedy real estate developers. Read the review from @rdassaly.bsky.social.

Advertising space is available in our next issue, out Nov 22, which includes a 12-page gift guide insert in the middle of the issue! It's always a well-read edition and a great way to get your product or service noticed by tens of thousands of Torontonians. Contact ads[at]thegrindmag[ca] for info.

In Ireland, the government recently committed to establishing a permanent basic income for artists starting in February 2026. In Canada? Artists' orgs are bracing for huge cuts tomorrow to the meagre programs that exist.

Mark Carney’s 2026 budget could test his promise to rebuild Canada’s creative economy. Ministers have been told to find 15% in cuts — and the arts sector fears it may pay the price, @tombeedham.bsky.social reports. www.thegrindmag.ca/canadian-art...

Canadian artists are bracing for cuts as PM Mark Carney signals austerity ahead of Tuesday's federal budget. Arts groups warn that slashing 15% could devastate a sector still recovering from the pandemic, @tombeedham.bsky.social reports. www.thegrindmag.ca/canadian-art...

A report just published by the Chamber of Commerce says Canada's arts & culture contributed $65 billion to the national economy in 2024 – 2% of the economy. But cuts are looming, and the budget gets tabled on Tuesday. My latest for @thegrindto.bsky.social www.thegrindmag.ca/canadian-art...

Canadian artists are bracing for cuts as PM Mark Carney signals austerity ahead of Tuesday's federal budget. Arts groups warn that slashing 15% could devastate a sector still recovering from the pandemic, @tombeedham.bsky.social reports. www.thegrindmag.ca/canadian-art...

‘Coexistence, My Ass!’ follows semi-famous Israeli comedian Noam Shuster Eliassi as she tries in vain to counter the mass radicalization happening around her, and exposes the lie of Israel’s coexistence promise. It’s back at Hot Docs for two screenings.

Advertising space is available in our next issue, out Nov 22, which includes a 12-page gift guide insert in the middle of the issue! It's always a well-read edition and a great way to get your product or service noticed by tens of thousands of Torontonians. Contact ads[at]thegrindmag[ca] for info.

Mainstream outlets are facing scrutiny for their evasive coverage of Israel bombing 30 sites in Gaza on Tuesday, another violation of the ceasefire agreement. It’s “an epic failure of both journalistic and moral principles,” according to one professor. Reporting by @rdassaly.bsky.social.

NEW: Israel killed 104 Palestinians (and 46 children) in Gaza Tuesday, in a clear violation of the ceasefire. But mainstream media failed to accurately convey the severity of the moment, acting instead as a mouthpiece for the Israeli government. www.thegrindmag.ca/as-israel-ki...

Mainstream outlets are facing scrutiny for their evasive coverage of Israel bombing 30 sites in Gaza on Tuesday, another violation of the ceasefire agreement. It’s “an epic failure of both journalistic and moral principles,” according to one professor. Reporting by @rdassaly.bsky.social.

French insurance giant AXA is no longer a sponsor of Art Toronto. AXA has long been a target for Palestine advocacy, and is substantially invested in weapons companies linked to Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Report by @rdassaly.bsky.social.

NEW in @thegrindto.bsky.social: Canada's largest international art fair is no longer sponsored by AXA Insurance. Art Toronto has long faced pressure to cut ties with AXA, a major investor in weapons manufacturing companies linked to Israel’s genocide in Gaza. www.thegrindmag.ca/art-toronto-...

After a furious outcry, the Ontario government reversed course on the most controversial part of Bill 60. But the policy makes six other changes to landlord-tenant law that overwhelmingly benefit landlords, @emmapaling.bsky.social reports. www.thegrindmag.ca/despite-reve...

After a furious outcry, the Ontario government reversed course on the most controversial part of Bill 60. But the policy makes six other changes to landlord-tenant law that overwhelmingly benefit landlords, @emmapaling.bsky.social reports. www.thegrindmag.ca/despite-reve...

The Ontario government reverses course and announces today it won't scrap rent control, after proposing the change on Thursday. Many tenants voiced anger at the government and tenant groups vowed they would put up a strong fight.

The Ontario government reverses course and announces today it won't scrap rent control, after proposing the change on Thursday. Many tenants voiced anger at the government and tenant groups vowed they would put up a strong fight.

The Ford government has proposed a series of changes that will effectively end rent control in Ontario. It's an "apocalypse for tenants," one advocate tells The Grind. @emmapaling.bsky.social and @rdassaly.bsky.social report.

This is an excellent Bill 60 explainer as well as a call to action. Great work by @thegrindto.bsky.social.

The Ford government has proposed a series of changes that will effectively end rent control in Ontario. It's an "apocalypse for tenants," one advocate tells The Grind. @emmapaling.bsky.social and @rdassaly.bsky.social report.

The Ford government's proposal would effectively end rent control for tenants across the province. "The bill reads very much like an early Christmas wish list for the landlord lobby,” one lawyer tells The Grind. By @emmapaling.bsky.social & @rdassaly.bsky.social. www.thegrindmag.ca/ford-governm...

Are you finally hopping on the Blue Jays bandwagon for the World Series? Get up to speed with a handy cheat sheet from @thegrindto.bsky.social. www.thegrindmag.ca/hopping-on-t...

Game One of baseball's World Series starts tonight at 8 p.m., with the Toronto Blue Jays making their first appearance since 1993. They're hosting the L.A. Dodgers at the Skydome. If you're just tuning in, here's your cheat sheet to get caught up.

Doug Ford's conservative government is proposing the the biggest attack on Ontario renters and rental affordability in a generation. Not only would landlords be able to evict tenants without cause, but rent control in units built before 2018 would effectively be over. (See last row in the image.)

Are you a fair-weather Blue Jays fan looking for a crash course ahead of the World Series? We've got you covered.

Are you a fair-weather Blue Jays fan looking for a crash course ahead of the World Series? We've got you covered.

The late R&B and soul giant D’Angelo opened new musical possibilities for a wide array of artists. @rdassaly.bsky.social speaks with eight musicians in Canada about his impact on their work and they share their essential D’Angelo tracks.

For The Grind, I spoke to 8 Canadian artists about the legacy and influence of D'Angelo. Feat. words from @witchprophet.bsky.social, @hellobegonia.bsky.social, Vivek Shraya, Tanika Charles and more. www.thegrindmag.ca/dangelos-gen...

The late R&B and soul giant D’Angelo opened new musical possibilities for a wide array of artists. @rdassaly.bsky.social speaks with eight musicians in Canada about his impact on their work and they share their essential D’Angelo tracks.

Toronto After Dark is back this weekend for its first iteration since founder Adam Lopez passed away earlier this year.

Two IDF soldiers spoke this year at the Lodzer Synagogue in Toronto. The Grind obtained a recording. One talked about destroying a mosque in Gaza, while the other discussed how to donate to the IDF and how to support the war on social media and campuses.

The new issue of The Grind is out around Toronto, including for the first time in 170 of these red streetboxes! We're testing this out, so let us know if you like picking The Grind up from these boxes.

The new issue of The Grind is out around Toronto, including for the first time in 170 of these red streetboxes! We're testing this out, so let us know if you like picking The Grind up from these boxes.

BREAKING: Israel’s government just approved the first phase of the ceasefire deal and a ceasefire is supposed to go into effect immediately. Israel killed at least 29 Palestinians today, according to Al Jazeera.

With a ceasefire possibly going into effect today, we're posting this article from our new print issue, talking to five Torontonians about their experiences opposing the genocide over the last two years.

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I love @thegrindto.bsky.social from cover to cover but my favourite part is the Crossword. It's absolutely perfect and incredibly satisfying. I don't know if I got this 100% correct but this was a joy nonetheless! #toronto

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Had a blast working on the latest issue of @thegrindto.bsky.social, which is rolling out acroess Toronto this weekend. If you want to support independent, progressive media, consider donating a few bucks here: www.thegrindmag.ca/support-the-...

In his first poetry collection since 2019, acclaimed author Billy-Ray Belcourt of Driftpile Cree Nation challenges readers to imagine new political possibilities. By @rdassaly.bsky.social. www.thegrindmag.ca/billy-ray-be...

As Canada's new prime minister bends to big business and Donald Trump, a coalition of climate, migrant, Indigenous and anti-war activists are putting up a fight. Draw The Line rallies are being held across Canada on Saturday, including in Toronto. By @desaima.bsky.social.