If you have questions about the reporting on this, I'm answering some in the comments at 1ET/11MT. (You have to sign in and/or subscribe to join, which I get annoys some , but a lot of people put in time (editors, video editors, layout, me etc.) to get stories like this out the door!
tw: domestic violence and abuse
I spoke with CNNi's Linda Kinkade about how the FIFA greed machine is revving up ahead of the 2026 World Cup
It's not like I have any hostility toward Arsenal. I really don't. But this 2-1 result, seeing the team twist in the wind, is... a feeling. It's not like Spurs are getting anywhere anytime soon BUT at least I understand that all fans suffer. ALL OF THEM.
#EPL #MCIARS
"it doesn’t surprise me a bit that this organization [FIFA] and the companies riding its coattails are reaching deep into the city’s pockets to see what else they can grab."
Per the latest column from @shawnmicallef.bsky.social about the latest disappointing yongeTOmorrow proposal, "If Toronto can’t pull off a proper pedestrianization on Yonge, it shames itself in front of peer cities." Couldn't agree more! #BikeTO #WalkTO #TOpoli www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
The Evergreen Conference May 6-7, 2026 Evergreen Brick Works, Toronto Cities Bursting With Life Whose neighbourhood is it, anyway? Public space, power and the fight for liveable cities Four photos of Lanrick Bennett, Dr. Madeleine Bonsma Fisher, Perry King and Dr. Serene Tan
Whose neighbourhood is it, anyway? Public space, power, and the fight for livable cities May 7, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM CRH Gallery Making space for democracy, equity, and dialogue Talk About the Session From petitions against bike lanes to pushback on school renaming and housing projects, the public conversation about urban space is increasingly shaped by reactionary voices claiming to represent “common sense.” But whose voices are missing and whose vision of the city is being upheld? This session unpacks the current battle for neighbourhoods in transition, exploring how public discourse, policy decisions, and grassroots advocacy collide in the making (and unmaking) of livable, equitable communities. Through a moderated panel discussion with city builders, advocates, and policy leaders, we’ll examine the tensions between progressive planning goals, like climate resilience, affordable housing, and inclusive mobility and the political and cultural backlash they often provoke. The session will offer examples of resistance and resilience from Toronto and beyond, highlighting how we can reclaim the narrative around urban transformation and make space, literally and figuratively, for democracy to flourish. This talk is for anyone working to move bold ideas forward in the face of loud opposition, and for those committed to building neighbourhoods that serve more than just the most resourced or most vocal. Speakers Lanrick Bennett Jr Avatar Lanrick Bennett Jr Urbanist-in-Residence, University of Toronto School of Cities Madeleine Bonsma-Fisher Avatar Madeleine Bonsma-Fisher Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Toronto, Sustainable Systems Research Group Perry King Avatar Perry King Author, Urbanist Dr. Serene Tan Avatar Dr. Serene Tan School of Cities, University of Toronto
The Evergreen Conference Cities Bursting With Life May 6-7, 2026 Evergreen Brick Works, Toronto
#IdeasAtWork
I'll be at @evergreencanada.bsky.social on May 7th @ 11am
'Whose neighbourhood is it, anyway? Public space, power, and the fight for livable cities' w/ @mbonsma.bsky.social @kngprry.bsky.social & @serenet.bsky.social
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Aisha Jamal’s "The Theft" examines museums and conflict, asking what justice is lost when a country’s culture is preserved elsewhere.
Set in Afghanistan, the film follows 12th century marble panels looted from Ghazni over decades.
Premieres Sunday April 19 at 9pm on TVO.
This thread explains how prison libraries are already run on a shoestring budget and all books are donated. Eliminating prison libraries is a crime.
OHHH YES!
My Detroit-based friends and colleagues are celebrating that their city’s first woman mayor has announced that, starting tomorrow, students under 19 with valid school ID can ride Detroit city buses free, seven days a week, year-round. A big step forward for the Motor City.
I ❤️ Detroit.
Screenshot of a post from Donald Trump: A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!
The President of the United States is openly threatening to commit genocide against 90 million people.
Prime Minister Carney: if there was ever a moment to denounce this illegal war, withdraw your support, and call for accountability for war crimes—it’s now.
🏆📸 Congrats to our 2026 OISE Excellence Awards recipients! The awards honour our outstanding faculty & staff members who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the OISE mission. We take pride in recognizing our community of changemakers each year. View the highlights: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cbo...
What does it mean to develop human potential when machines produce answers instantly? On April 17, join Professor Eunice Jang for a panel on rethinking human‑centered skills as students navigate education spaces transformed by artificial intelligence. alumni.utoronto.ca/events/rethi...
Grim stuff. Also, I think the true danger is that any one person has that amount of power. I don’t think anyone could or should be trusted to exercise it responsibly.
“It’s like found money.”
We’re seeing more success stories of players who have started their career on two-way contracts.
I took a look at the origins of the two-way contract, and how it has reshaped roster construction.
🔗: www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba...
Attend public drop-in event on Tuesday, April 21 and complete the feedback form by May 5 here:
www.toronto.ca/community-pe...
Guess where they put the highway to downtown.
A Canadian has attacked Muslims in a mosque with a machette in Kenya.
The most common spelling is ‘April Fools’ Day,’ since there are more than one.
Honestly.
A full stop lie, completely agree I’m writing my next book free of this — and embracing the difficulty of making art, like you should.
I'll also state on TDOV that beginning tomorrow you can watch a series of films directed by trans people on the Criterion channel. We programmed this series with love and with hope.
"Make no big plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood. Instead, focus on culture war wedges to get that blood flowing" -- Daniel Burnham
