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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 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.
Review: The Voice of Hind Rajab
A devastating new film about the desperate attempt to save six-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza City from being killed by the Israeli military, using real audio of phone calls with Hind…
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January 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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 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.
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.
US will be ‘strongly involved’ in Venezuela oil industry, Trump says after Caracas attacked and Maduro captured – live
Donald Trump says Nicolás Maduro and wife will be taken to New York after being captured during US attack on Venezuela
www.theguardian.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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.
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.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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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December 22, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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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.
Last-Minute Shops
We’d all like to get our gift shopping done well in advance. But sometimes time flies and you find yourself in a rush. These spots can help you quickly cross a bunch of people off your list.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Left your holiday shopping until the last minute? Don't panic, we've got a list of Toronto's best last-minute shops.
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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:
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How Toronto’s Concert Venue Landscape Changed in 2025
From the closing of the Dakota Tavern and the Velvet Underground to the launch of Rogers Stadium, the city’s live music scene underwent major changes last year.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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...
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.
@tombeedham.bsky.social details the city's big openings, moves, ownership changes and closures.
How Toronto’s Concert Venue Landscape Changed in 2025
From the closing of the Dakota Tavern and the Velvet Underground to the launch of Rogers Stadium, the city’s live music scene underwent major changes last year.
www.thegrindmag.ca
December 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
NEW: How Toronto’s Concert Venue Landscape Changed in 2025
@tombeedham.bsky.social details the city's big openings, moves, ownership changes and closures.
@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.
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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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…
www.thegrindmag.ca
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
Left your holiday shopping until the last minute? Don't panic, we've got a list of Toronto's best last-minute shops.
Last-Minute Shops
We’d all like to get our gift shopping done well in advance. But sometimes time flies and you find yourself in a rush. These spots can help you quickly cross a bunch of people off your list.
www.thegrindmag.ca
December 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Left your holiday shopping until the last minute? Don't panic, we've got a list of Toronto's best last-minute shops.
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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?"
"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?"
Random Advice: A Complicated Rat Problem
This month, we popped into a couple of busy cafés to ask about a problem caused by seeds so good, they bring rats to the yard.
www.thegrindmag.ca
December 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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?"
"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?"
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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.
“It’s a night of pure, unadulterated queer joy," co-creator Lauren Beatty tells The Grind.
Preview: Toronto’s ‘Big Gay Musical’ is a Queer Romp Through Broadway Classics
Co-created by CJ Wiley and Lauren Beatty, the upcoming production features reimagined characters and songs from the history of musical theatre.
www.thegrindmag.ca
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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.
“It’s a night of pure, unadulterated queer joy," co-creator Lauren Beatty tells The Grind.
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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.
Toronto’s ‘Big Gay Musical’ Is a Queer Romp Through Broadway Classics
Co-created by CJ Wiley and Lauren Beatty, the upcoming production features reimagined characters and songs from the history of musical theatre.
www.thegrindmag.ca
December 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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.
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Cybertrucks and ugly knees.
From the latest edition of The Grind, new comics from
@gabrielledrolet.bsky.social and @hausofdecline.bsky.social.
From the latest edition of The Grind, new comics from
@gabrielledrolet.bsky.social and @hausofdecline.bsky.social.
Comics (Nov./Dec. 2025)
New comics from Gabrielle Drolet and Haus of Decline…
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December 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Cybertrucks and ugly knees.
From the latest edition of The Grind, new comics from
@gabrielledrolet.bsky.social and @hausofdecline.bsky.social.
From the latest edition of The Grind, new comics from
@gabrielledrolet.bsky.social and @hausofdecline.bsky.social.
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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.
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.
“It’s a night of pure, unadulterated queer joy," co-creator Lauren Beatty tells The Grind.
Preview: Toronto’s ‘Big Gay Musical’ is a Queer Romp Through Broadway Classics
Co-created by CJ Wiley and Lauren Beatty, the upcoming production features reimagined characters and songs from the history of musical theatre.
www.thegrindmag.ca
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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.
“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.
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…
www.thegrindmag.ca
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…
www.thegrindmag.ca
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.
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…
www.thegrindmag.ca
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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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.
@newfeelingcoop.bsky.social has you covered with fresh picks from Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Dambe, Shad and more.
What We’re Listening To (and Gifting)
The New Feeling music writers share the albums they’re giving as gifts this year — from homegrown lyricists to crowd-pleasing Levantine pop. For a gift you can tie a bow on, snag a vinyl or cassette…
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November 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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.
@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."
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.
www.thegrindmag.ca
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."
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?"
"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?"
Random Advice: A Complicated Rat Problem
This month, we popped into a couple of busy cafés to ask about a problem caused by seeds so good, they bring rats to the yard.
www.thegrindmag.ca
December 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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?"
"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?"
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Find Holiday Markets for Every Weekend Left in 2025
Find Holiday Markets for Every Weekend Left in 2025
From Exhibition Place to church basements, now is the time of holiday markets. Here are a few to check out for deals and unique gift ideas.
www.thegrindmag.ca
December 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Find Holiday Markets for Every Weekend Left in 2025
Find Holiday Markets for Every Weekend Left in 2025
Find Holiday Markets for Every Weekend Left in 2025
From Exhibition Place to church basements, now is the time of holiday markets. Here are a few to check out for deals and unique gift ideas.
www.thegrindmag.ca
December 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Find Holiday Markets for Every Weekend Left in 2025
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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.