Justice

Ontario has a history of racist police checks—is COVID-19 bringing them back?

Last week, the Ontario government announced a new COVID-19 enforcement protocol allowing police to randomly stop residents. The measure may have been rolled back, but for Black, Indigenous, and other marginalized residents, this kind of enforcement isn’t new.
198,176,737
Confirmed cases
Updated on July 31, 2021 8:51 am
4,228,037
Total deaths
Updated on July 31, 2021 8:51 am
177,337,430
Total recovered
Updated on July 31, 2021 8:51 am
16,611,270
Total active cases
Updated on July 31, 2021 8:51 am
Identity

‘My veil is a magnet for hate’: A young Muslim’s journey wearing hijab and facing Islamophobia

"As I write this, I am mourning the four Muslims killed for simply believing in Islam less than two hours from where I live in Ontario. This time, it hurts so much more."

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Identity

New Canadian documentary profiles Pride celebrations in small towns

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In conversation with creators of the acclaimed documentary film Small Town Pride.
Identity

‘My veil is a magnet for hate’: A young Muslim’s journey wearing hijab and facing Islamophobia

Editorial Team -
"As I write this, I am mourning the four Muslims killed for simply believing in Islam less than two hours from where I live in Ontario. This time, it hurts so much more."
Justice

6 Muslim youth reflect on safety and solidarity in the wake of the London attack

Contributor -
Since the June 6 attack, these young Canadians have felt scared and shaken. But they say this isn't the first time Islamophobia has touched their everyday lives.
Justice

To combat homelessness, advocates say Winnipeg needs better housing solutions

Rebecca Driedger -
Winnipeg is lagging behind other western cities when it comes to supporting unhoused residents. Here’s how local organizations are trying to catch up.
Health

Marginalized communities in Toronto are taking vaccinations into their own hands

Mzwandile Poncana -
Fighting language barriers, vaccine hesitancy, and systemic obstacles, these community leaders are ensuring marginalized people across the city are safe from COVID-19.
Justice

Public libraries are adapting to community needs in the face of COVID-19

Contributor -
By dismissing fines and creating COVID-safe programming, libraries are proving their usefulness once again.

Prevention Strategy

Identity

New Canadian documentary profiles Pride celebrations in small towns

Contributor -
In conversation with creators of the acclaimed documentary film Small Town Pride.
Health

Marginalized communities in Toronto are taking vaccinations into their own hands

Mzwandile Poncana -
Fighting language barriers, vaccine hesitancy, and systemic obstacles, these community leaders are ensuring marginalized people across the city are safe from COVID-19.

Global Impact

Justice

6 Muslim youth reflect on safety and solidarity in the wake of the London attack

Contributor -
Since the June 6 attack, these young Canadians have felt scared and shaken. But they say this isn't the first time Islamophobia has touched their everyday lives.
Justice

To combat homelessness, advocates say Winnipeg needs better housing solutions

Rebecca Driedger -
Winnipeg is lagging behind other western cities when it comes to supporting unhoused residents. Here’s how local organizations are trying to catch up.

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Identity

New Canadian documentary profiles Pride celebrations in small towns

Contributor -
In conversation with creators of the acclaimed documentary film Small Town Pride.
Read more
Identity

‘My veil is a magnet for hate’: A young Muslim’s journey wearing hijab and facing Islamophobia

Editorial Team -
"As I write this, I am mourning the four Muslims killed for simply believing in Islam less than two hours from where I live in Ontario. This time, it hurts so much more."
Read more
Justice

6 Muslim youth reflect on safety and solidarity in the wake of the London attack

Contributor -
Since the June 6 attack, these young Canadians have felt scared and shaken. But they say this isn't the first time Islamophobia has touched their everyday lives.
Read more
Justice

To combat homelessness, advocates say Winnipeg needs better housing solutions

Rebecca Driedger -
Winnipeg is lagging behind other western cities when it comes to supporting unhoused residents. Here’s how local organizations are trying to catch up.
Read more
Health

Marginalized communities in Toronto are taking vaccinations into their own hands

Mzwandile Poncana -
Fighting language barriers, vaccine hesitancy, and systemic obstacles, these community leaders are ensuring marginalized people across the city are safe from COVID-19.
Read more
Justice

Public libraries are adapting to community needs in the face of COVID-19

Contributor -
By dismissing fines and creating COVID-safe programming, libraries are proving their usefulness once again.
Read more
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