Toronto Expands Winter Services Plan, but Advocates Warn Crisis Runs Deeper
The city adds hundreds of seasonal shelter spaces, but advocates are urging for more long-term solutions
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U of T Welcomes 3 U.S. Scholars Amid Canada’s Push to Expand its Academic Reach
Academics look north for opportunities to teach as the Trump administration’s policies on education intensify
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OTR News: Nov. 11 Broadcast
A look at the news we’re following in the On The Record newsroom this week along with a sports roundup, and entertainment package
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Behind the Stage Lights: What Toronto Bodybuilders Sacrifice to Compete
Competitors say strict diets, financial strain, and lost friendships are part of the journey
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Cudmore Creek: Dump Site to Wetland
The creek in the Don Valley has been transformed into one of Toronto’s climate restoration projects
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Toronto’s in Love with Romance (Books)
The city’s getting a new romance festival and romance-exclusive bookstore
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TMSU By-Election Nominations Close Today
Following a previous election that was declared “null and void,” the TMSU has begun accepting nominations for its fall by-election
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OTR News: Nov. 4 Broadcast
A look at the news we’re following in the On The Record newsroom this week along with a sports roundup, an entertainment package and a special look at the city’s proposed 2026 budget!
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City of Burlington Serves Up Civic Engagement with Food Trucks and Town Halls Ahead of 2026 Budget
Community events like “Food for Feedback” are aimed at getting residents more engaged in local decision-making
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Brampton Plant in Limbo; Thousands of Jobs Could be Lost
Students and young professionals must seek alternative sectors as job opportunities head south of the border
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OTR News: Oct. 28 Broadcast
A look at the news we’re following in the On The Record newsroom this week along with a sports roundup
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City of Toronto Imposes Hiring Freeze to Combat a Multi-billion Dollar Shortfall
City officials turn to internal efficiencies to manage costs while union leaders say hiring freezes could strain workers
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Federal Funding for New Work Placements Raises Questions for Toronto’s Francophone Students
Ottawa’s new investment aims to support Francophone and equity-deserving students, but access to French-language placements remains a challenge
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Canada First Rally at Queen’s Park Draws Counter-Protest Over Immigration and Inclusion
Hundreds gathered at Queen’s Park at a rally criticizing mass immigration, while counter-protesters denounced the event
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OTR News: Oct. 21 Broadcast
A look at the news we’re following in the On The Record newsroom this week along with a sports roundup, and entertainment package
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Students Rally at Queen’s Park Against Bill 33
Ontario’s student leaders say it could jeopardize vital campus services and make higher education less accessible
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Peel Region Police Launch Dedicated Hate Crime Unit
Police say the new unit is in response to steady hate crime numbers in Peel Region, with 86 hate crimes and 185 incidents reported so far in 2025
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The Long Walk Against Food Insecurity
Food insecurity in the city has “drastically changed” for the worse, says a food bank representative
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New Report Shows Risk of Harmful Misogynistic Content Targeting Boys
The report from Canadian non-profit White Ribbon says educators are deeply worried about the trend
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How Toronto Organizers are Reimagining How and Where Queer People Connect
Loneliness among LGBTQ2+ Canadians is reported at nearly double the rate that of the general population
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Is AI a Threat or Blessing to Music?
Expert at the week-long “Promise of Music” conference at TMU says we are at a “Fork in the road”
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OTR News: Oct. 7 Broadcast
A look at the news we’re following in the On The Record newsroom this week along with a sports roundup, and entertainment package and a special look at TIFF!
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TMU Hosts Town Halls This Week for New President Search
While some elements are confidential, ongoing updates and consultations with the community are expected
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Toronto’s First Rat Response Plan Aims to Outpace the Rodents
The plan promises to fix the city’s rodent problem. Experts say it could work — if enforcement speeds up and prevention reaches beyond construction sites
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Daycare Parking Ban After Crash Sparks Safety and Cost Debates
Childcare operators warn the province’s parking ban could create new hazards for families while adding costs that centres can’t afford
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This Nuit Blanche Installation Pays Tribute to Toronto’s Lost Queer Nightlife
“Disappearing Acts” is a celebration of the city’s gay community, says the artist, Nina Jeffares-Levitt
