Sep 4, 2019
Integrity in journalism counts
Cathy Crowe
Following her mom's lessons on advocacy, Cathy Crowe complained to the Toronto Sun when she was repeatedly called a "poverty pimp."
homelessness
Aug 27, 2019
How Canada's largest library system is removing barriers and advancing inclusion
Olivia Robinson
The Toronto Public Library is continually looking to extend its reach beyond its four walls to connect with people, including those who may never have stepped inside the library before.
Aug 20, 2019
How Canada's libraries are bridging social-service gaps
Olivia Robinson
Public libraries are changing how they serve vulnerable and marginalized patrons -- and proving that they're home to more than just books.
Jul 30, 2019
The heat is on: Toronto must do more to protect the vulnerable
Paul Salvatori
There is no relief in the city's heat relief network, nor is there compassion.
Jul 31, 2019
New film 'Push' explores the housing crisis and capitalism run amok
face2face
Leilani Farha and Fredrik Gertten explore gentrification and the right to housing in today's Face2Face podcast with David Peck.
Jun 20, 2019
Fighting red tape to get housed in Toronto
John Clapp
Clapp details his recent experience of homelessness and the four catch-22s that make it nearly impossible to find affordable housing in the country's most expensive city.
Apr 16, 2019
Anatomy of a heat wave
Cathy Crowe
Despite its own predictions on the impact of climate change, Toronto cancels its cooling centres for vulnerable populations.
Mar 28, 2019
The Twitter truth on Toronto's homeless emergency
Cathy Crowe
Homeless advocates and workers take on the city's communication director over misinformation.
Feb 25, 2019
Toronto denies justice and human rights in homelessness crisis
Cathy Crowe
A UN report defends access to legal advocacy in the right to housing. Meanwhile, Toronto denied its homelessness crisis emergency status, choosing instead to spare no cost to fix potholes.
Feb 6, 2019
Toronto city council votes against declaring homelessness crisis an emergency, now what?
Cathy Crowe
Last week, Toronto's city council decided homelessness -- which affects over 200,000 people -- does not qualify as an emergency. But the failed measure isn't an excuse not to act.
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