Dave Gray-Donald
@dgrdon.bsky.social
Publisher and editor of The Grind in Toronto.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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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
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
York University Censored Exhibition at Goldfarb Gallery then Fired the Curator
Artist Amy Ching-Yan Lam says York demanded changes to her exhibition critiquing university repression of pro-Palestine protest. Then the admin fired the curator, a decision dozens of faculty members…
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December 17, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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
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
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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.
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.
York University Censored Exhibition at Goldfarb Gallery then Fired the Curator
Artist Amy Ching-Yan Lam says York demanded changes to her exhibition critiquing university repression of pro-Palestine protest. Then the admin fired the curator, a decision dozens of faculty members…
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December 17, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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.
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.
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This former inmate says he was assaulted by guards. Maplehurst lost the security camera footage that could corroborate his claims
This former inmate says he was assaulted by guards. Maplehurst lost the security camera footage that could corroborate his claims
A lawyer described it as a suspicious pattern for the Ontario jail, which was recently criticized for losing footage of abusive mass strip searches.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This former inmate says he was assaulted by guards. Maplehurst lost the security camera footage that could corroborate his claims
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Richest 1/1000th of world’s population controls 3 times more wealth than the poorest 50%. "The global wealth gap has become so staggering, and its impact on economies & democratic institutions so corrosive, that policymakers should treat it as an emergency..." www.commondreams.org/news/world-i...
Richest 0.001% Now Own Three Times More Wealth Than Poorest Half of Humanity Combined | Common Dreams
A landmark report on global inequality shows that
the chasm between the richest slice of humanity and everyone else
continued to expand this year
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December 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Richest 1/1000th of world’s population controls 3 times more wealth than the poorest 50%. "The global wealth gap has become so staggering, and its impact on economies & democratic institutions so corrosive, that policymakers should treat it as an emergency..." www.commondreams.org/news/world-i...
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My latest for @breachmedia.ca: When Saskatchewan's government brought in anti-trans laws, unions pushed back.
Right-wing premiers are using the notwithstanding clause to attack their culture-war punching bags. Solidarity between unions and trans advocates in SK shows how to put up a fight.
Right-wing premiers are using the notwithstanding clause to attack their culture-war punching bags. Solidarity between unions and trans advocates in SK shows how to put up a fight.
Right-wing premiers across Canada are using the notwithstanding clause to target trans kids, public sector workers, and people who use drugs with laws that violate their rights.
@desaima.bsky.social writes about how Saskatchewan has shown you can build unlikely alliances to try to stop them.
@desaima.bsky.social writes about how Saskatchewan has shown you can build unlikely alliances to try to stop them.
A Prairie alliance of trans advocates and unions should be a national model ⋆ The Breach
Right-wing premiers are using the notwithstanding clause to target trans kids, workers, Muslims, and drug users. Saskatchewan shows how a united front could stop them
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December 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
My latest for @breachmedia.ca: When Saskatchewan's government brought in anti-trans laws, unions pushed back.
Right-wing premiers are using the notwithstanding clause to attack their culture-war punching bags. Solidarity between unions and trans advocates in SK shows how to put up a fight.
Right-wing premiers are using the notwithstanding clause to attack their culture-war punching bags. Solidarity between unions and trans advocates in SK shows how to put up a fight.
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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.
Former CSI Annex Location to Become City-owned Shelter
When the Centre for Social Innovation sold its building on Bathurst just south of Bloor, the identity of the buyer was kept confidential. The Grind has now learned that the City of Toronto is the new…
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December 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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.
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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 City plans to create a shelter for Indigenous people experiencing homelessness. By @dgrdon.bsky.social.
Former CSI Annex Location to Become City-owned Shelter
When the Centre for Social Innovation sold its building on Bathurst just south of Bloor, the identity of the buyer was kept confidential. The Grind has now learned that the City of Toronto is the new…
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December 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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 City plans to create a shelter for Indigenous people experiencing homelessness. By @dgrdon.bsky.social.
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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."
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."
Councillor Saxe wants council to call on Toronto Hydro to develop a plan to phase out a giant gas-fired electricity plant by the lakeshore.
If her motion passes, Toronto will be on a collision course with Ontario, which wants to extend the plant's life.
By @emmapaling.bsky.social.
If her motion passes, Toronto will be on a collision course with Ontario, which wants to extend the plant's life.
By @emmapaling.bsky.social.
Gas Plant Motion Calls on City Council to Reject Province’s Plan
Toronto City Council has already voted several times to shut down Portlands Energy Centre. But Premier Doug Ford’s government keeps moving to expand it.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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."
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."
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The Net-Zero Advisory Body is *legally* mandated to consult on Canada’s climate plans but has been completely ignored by Carney and Dabrusin. It appears that it is being bled dry — and now two of its most prominent members have quit in frustration.
Federal net-zero body falling apart in wake of Alberta-Ottawa deal
Two prominent members of the Net-Zero Advisory Body, including its chair, have resigned this week, citing a lack of influence over a government that’s increasingly pulling back on climate action.
www.nationalobserver.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The Net-Zero Advisory Body is *legally* mandated to consult on Canada’s climate plans but has been completely ignored by Carney and Dabrusin. It appears that it is being bled dry — and now two of its most prominent members have quit in frustration.
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Human rights lawyers are urging the RCMP to investigate and arrest Ehud Olmert and Tzipi Livni for alleged war crimes ahead of tonight's Munk Debates in Toronto.
“Canada cannot become known as a safe haven for suspected war criminals," a lawyer told me.
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“Canada cannot become known as a safe haven for suspected war criminals," a lawyer told me.
For @thegrindto.bsky.social
Lawyers Urge RCMP to Arrest Former Israeli Politicians Ahead of Munk Debates
International lawyers are calling on Canadian police to investigate and arrest former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Foreign Affairs Minister of Israel Tzipi Livni for their alleged…
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December 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Human rights lawyers are urging the RCMP to investigate and arrest Ehud Olmert and Tzipi Livni for alleged war crimes ahead of tonight's Munk Debates in Toronto.
“Canada cannot become known as a safe haven for suspected war criminals," a lawyer told me.
For @thegrindto.bsky.social
“Canada cannot become known as a safe haven for suspected war criminals," a lawyer told me.
For @thegrindto.bsky.social
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International lawyers are calling on Canadian police to investigate and arrest two participants in tonight's Munk Debate for possible war crimes for their roles in the 2008-2009 Gaza Massacre when Israel killed over 1,100 Palestinians.
By @rdassaly.bsky.social.
By @rdassaly.bsky.social.
Lawyers Urge RCMP to Arrest Former Israeli Politicians Ahead of Munk Debates
International lawyers are calling on Canadian police to investigate and arrest former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Foreign Affairs Minister of Israel Tzipi Livni for their alleged…
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December 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
International lawyers are calling on Canadian police to investigate and arrest two participants in tonight's Munk Debate for possible war crimes for their roles in the 2008-2009 Gaza Massacre when Israel killed over 1,100 Palestinians.
By @rdassaly.bsky.social.
By @rdassaly.bsky.social.
Toronto city council is going to decide this month whether to pick another fight with the province. The city voted in 2023 and 2024 to shut down the Portlands gas plant by 2035, but the province wants to keep it open. By @emmapaling.bsky.social.
Gas Plant Motion Calls on City Council to Reject Province’s Plan
Toronto City Council has already voted several times to shut down Portlands Energy Centre. But Premier Doug Ford’s government keeps moving to expand it.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Toronto city council is going to decide this month whether to pick another fight with the province. The city voted in 2023 and 2024 to shut down the Portlands gas plant by 2035, but the province wants to keep it open. By @emmapaling.bsky.social.
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Councillor Saxe wants council to call on Toronto Hydro to develop a plan to phase out a giant gas-fired electricity plant by the lakeshore.
If her motion passes, Toronto will be on a collision course with Ontario, which wants to extend the plant's life.
By @emmapaling.bsky.social.
If her motion passes, Toronto will be on a collision course with Ontario, which wants to extend the plant's life.
By @emmapaling.bsky.social.
Gas Plant Motion Calls on City Council to Reject Province’s Plan
Toronto City Council has already voted several times to shut down Portlands Energy Centre. But Premier Doug Ford’s government keeps moving to expand it.
www.thegrindmag.ca
December 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Councillor Saxe wants council to call on Toronto Hydro to develop a plan to phase out a giant gas-fired electricity plant by the lakeshore.
If her motion passes, Toronto will be on a collision course with Ontario, which wants to extend the plant's life.
By @emmapaling.bsky.social.
If her motion passes, Toronto will be on a collision course with Ontario, which wants to extend the plant's life.
By @emmapaling.bsky.social.
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The Pathways Alliance project would inevitably be a massive boondoggle if it ever gets built. It’s only purpose is to greenwash the oil industry and deceive Canadians into thinking we can be a clean petrostate.
Carney's latest pipedream explained
Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to see the Pathways Alliance project built in exchange for a new oil pipeline to the BC coast — a risky bet on the country’s economic future.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Pathways Alliance project would inevitably be a massive boondoggle if it ever gets built. It’s only purpose is to greenwash the oil industry and deceive Canadians into thinking we can be a clean petrostate.
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From Etobicoke to Moss Park, condo developers are putting their ambitious plans on ice as the market crashes.
These shopping malls, social services, and half-finished construction sites are left in their place.
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These shopping malls, social services, and half-finished construction sites are left in their place.
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Toronto Condo Crash Leaves These Three Sites in Limbo
With the epic dive in condo sales, more developments are being cancelled or delayed than ever before. The Grind visits the sites of three such projects to see what’s left standing.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
From Etobicoke to Moss Park, condo developers are putting their ambitious plans on ice as the market crashes.
These shopping malls, social services, and half-finished construction sites are left in their place.
www.thegrindmag.ca/toronto-cond...
These shopping malls, social services, and half-finished construction sites are left in their place.
www.thegrindmag.ca/toronto-cond...
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“This year it’s measles and syphilis, next year it could be polio and whooping cough."
This morning, unionized frontline workers warned that provincial cuts are plunging Ontario's public health into a state of crisis.
This morning, unionized frontline workers warned that provincial cuts are plunging Ontario's public health into a state of crisis.
Funding Cuts Plunging Public Health in Ontario into Crisis, Experts Warn
Frontline public health workers are sounding the alarm about the state of sexually transmitted infections, waterborne illnesses and measles…
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November 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
“This year it’s measles and syphilis, next year it could be polio and whooping cough."
This morning, unionized frontline workers warned that provincial cuts are plunging Ontario's public health into a state of crisis.
This morning, unionized frontline workers warned that provincial cuts are plunging Ontario's public health into a state of crisis.
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Umar Zameer was acquitted in the death of a Toronto police officer more than 18 months ago.
But the investigation into whether three of the officer’s colleagues coordinated their testimony during the trial remains unresolved.
Story by @xavierrichervis.bsky.social
But the investigation into whether three of the officer’s colleagues coordinated their testimony during the trial remains unresolved.
Story by @xavierrichervis.bsky.social
Possible Police Collusion Investigation Still Unresolved After 18 Months
When a jury cleared Umar Zameer for his role in the death of a Toronto police officer, the judge flagged possible co-ordinatedd police testimony, prompting an investigation into three Toronto officers...
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December 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Umar Zameer was acquitted in the death of a Toronto police officer more than 18 months ago.
But the investigation into whether three of the officer’s colleagues coordinated their testimony during the trial remains unresolved.
Story by @xavierrichervis.bsky.social
But the investigation into whether three of the officer’s colleagues coordinated their testimony during the trial remains unresolved.
Story by @xavierrichervis.bsky.social
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It's not just measles. Ontario has also seen a rapid spread of syphilis, gonorrhoea, and chlamydia in recent years.
This morning, frontline workers warned that provincial funding cuts are plunging Ontario's public health into crisis. For @thegrindto.bsky.social
This morning, frontline workers warned that provincial funding cuts are plunging Ontario's public health into crisis. For @thegrindto.bsky.social
Funding Cuts Plunging Public Health in Ontario into Crisis, Experts Warn
Frontline public health workers are sounding the alarm about the state of sexually transmitted infections, waterborne illnesses and measles…
www.thegrindmag.ca
November 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It's not just measles. Ontario has also seen a rapid spread of syphilis, gonorrhoea, and chlamydia in recent years.
This morning, frontline workers warned that provincial funding cuts are plunging Ontario's public health into crisis. For @thegrindto.bsky.social
This morning, frontline workers warned that provincial funding cuts are plunging Ontario's public health into crisis. For @thegrindto.bsky.social
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Toronto city council has long opposed extending the life of the polluting Portlands gas electricity plant on the waterfront. A new Ontario report suggests keeping it open indefinitely. Community groups are urging council to reject that plan and instead invest in renewables.
Enviro Groups Urge Toronto to Oppose Gas Plant Plan
After Toronto’s city council voted to shut down the Portlands gas plant, the Ontario government moved to expand it and extend its life.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Toronto city council has long opposed extending the life of the polluting Portlands gas electricity plant on the waterfront. A new Ontario report suggests keeping it open indefinitely. Community groups are urging council to reject that plan and instead invest in renewables.
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It's rare for a police officer in Canada to be criminally charged for shooting someone, and then to plead guilty
Andrew Davis shot Devon Fowlin in 2023 and pleaded guilty. He was sentenced on Friday: no jail time and one year of probation
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
Andrew Davis shot Devon Fowlin in 2023 and pleaded guilty. He was sentenced on Friday: no jail time and one year of probation
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Toronto police officer who shot man in park gets suspended sentence, conditional discharge
Expert tells court police should have used de-escalation in February 2023 incident. Because of his sentence, Const. Andrew Davis will have a chance to keep his job.
www.thestar.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It's rare for a police officer in Canada to be criminally charged for shooting someone, and then to plead guilty
Andrew Davis shot Devon Fowlin in 2023 and pleaded guilty. He was sentenced on Friday: no jail time and one year of probation
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
Andrew Davis shot Devon Fowlin in 2023 and pleaded guilty. He was sentenced on Friday: no jail time and one year of probation
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
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Bill 60 could pass as early as today, stripping renters of significant rights and making it much easier for landlords to evict tenants.
Despite Reversal on Rent Control, Ford Government Still Plans to Make Evictions Easier
After a wave of furious backlash, the Ontario government backtracked on the most controversial part of its proposed Bill 60. But the housing bill will still make it faster and easier for landlords to…
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November 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Bill 60 could pass as early as today, stripping renters of significant rights and making it much easier for landlords to evict tenants.
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After strong positive response last issue, we've also sent the new issue out into these boxes.
There are 170 of them within the old city of Toronto area (not Scarborough, Etobicoke or North York, maybe next time).
Copies also go in the TTC and to 300 shops this weekend and early next week.
There are 170 of them within the old city of Toronto area (not Scarborough, Etobicoke or North York, maybe next time).
Copies also go in the TTC and to 300 shops this weekend and early next week.
November 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
After strong positive response last issue, we've also sent the new issue out into these boxes.
There are 170 of them within the old city of Toronto area (not Scarborough, Etobicoke or North York, maybe next time).
Copies also go in the TTC and to 300 shops this weekend and early next week.
There are 170 of them within the old city of Toronto area (not Scarborough, Etobicoke or North York, maybe next time).
Copies also go in the TTC and to 300 shops this weekend and early next week.