The Attack is Strong, But Torontonians Resist

BY THE GRIND EDITORS

Torontonians have four more years of Premier Doug Ford and Mayor John Tory to contend with, and that won't be easy.

Novotel Shelter Closes, But Not Without A Fight

BY RHEA SINGH

"Why are police (forcing) people from the building after being told they need housing?," asked Dredz, at the time a resident of the Novotel shelter, located beside Union Station downtown.

Fighting Wage Theft

BY SIMRAN KAUR DHUNNA & PARMBIR GILL

Wage theft, which is when employers steal from their employees, like by not paying wages owed, is rampant. And it rarely gets addressed. The Naujawan (Youth) Support Network (NSN), based in Brampton, is changing that.

Merch Money, Merch Problems

BY RICHARD TRAPUNSKI

For all but the top few percent of artists, streaming music royalties are not nearly enough to living on. Touring, and the merch sold at each tour stop, is becoming more and more important for survival.

Event Listings (Dec 2022 - Jan 2023)

BY MICHAEL RANCIC

From Nour Hadidi to Vile Creature, here's a short list of shows and exhibitions we can't wait to check out over the coming months.

Tory Unlocks Local Tyrant Powers

BY RYAN KELPIN

With new “Strong Mayors” legislation passed, Toronto city council has been completely sidelined from decision-making processes. Mayor John Tory is now able to enact laws with just one-third city council on his side.

2022 Toronto Anthems

BY RICHARD TRAPUNSKI

Our favourite Toronto songs of the last year. Featuring: Alvvays, Luna Li, DijahSB, U.S. Girls, Ombiigizi, Fresh Pepper, Badge Époque Ensemble, The Sadies, Akintoye, and Adria Kain.

Education Workers Wing Fight Against Ford for the Right To Strike (and get better wages along the way)

BY DOUG NESBITT

In November, over fifty thousand education workers went on strike across Ontario in a battle reminiscent of the hard times imposed by Premier Mike Harris in the late 1990s.

Cuts Coming to Toronto Low-Income Housing Program

BY MITCHELL THOMPSON

Budget projections from Toronto’s Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (SSHA) anticipate steep funding cuts from the city, even as the same document notes more people in the city are experiencing “chronic homelessness.”

Developer vs Working Class in the Downtown East

BY GAETAN HEROUX &JOHN CLARKE

A private developer has the upper hand, but the years-long fight for affordable housing at 214-230 Sherbourne St. in the downtown east isn't over yet.

Worker Power 101: How to Make a Winning Union

BY GONZALO RIVA

Getting no respect from your boss? Bad pay and schedule changing all the time? It may be time to talk with your co-workers about forming a union. This guide from the People's Labour Project tells you how to get started.