6 d. ago CUPE Ontario Leaders Pledge Solidarity With York Region Paramedic Fired for Her Support for Anti

TORONTO — Leaders of Ontario’s largest union have unanimously condemned the firing of one of their fellow executive board members, vowing to support the dedicated frontline paramedic who spoke out on social media in favour of an anti-war rally in Toronto. Board members have also called for her full reinstatement by York Region. A Facebook […]

Events

7 d. ago Toronto's Kensington Market losing yet another longtime independent business

A beloved Toronto fishmonger that's been a neighbourhood cornerstone for over a decade is closing down at the end of the month.Kensington Market is among the most community-centric neighbourhoods in Toronto; a tall order, considering the city's growing population and residents' increasing tendency to stick within their own circles.It's this exact community-first attitude in Kensington that's allowed the neighbourhood to foster a number of legendary local spots, from Courage My Love to Augusta Fruit Market and many in between.Local fishmonger business, Hooked Inc., is one such stalwart.The business was born in 2011, when founders Kristin and Dan Donovan opened Hooked's original location in Leslieville, selling some of the highest-quality, sustainably caught, local seafood in the city, and their Kensington location quickly followed in 2012.Hooked didn't have a monopoly on the fresh fish business along Baldwin Street, with other local staples like Sea Kings ...

Economics

9 d. ago The Toronto Pride Parade route map and road closures for 2025

The Toronto Pride Parade 2025 is officially just a few days away, and as per tradition, the massive celebration will be taking over the streets of downtown Toronto this Sunday, June 29. The parade culminates the epic month-long celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Toronto and around the world, with over 25,000 marchers and more than 250 groups in attendance. Aside from the Pride Parade, there will also be the Trans March on Friday, June 27 at 9 p.m., the Dyke March on Saturday, June 28 at 2 p.m., as well as the street fair, which runs all weekend long across the Church-Wellesley Village. Here are all the details you need to know about the Toronto Pride Parade 2025. Toronto Pride Parade 2025 route mapThe Pride Parade kicks off at 2 p.m. at Rosedale Road and Park Road, and will head along Bloor Street, turning south at Yonge Street. From there, the parade will head south on Yonge Street, until turning right on Dundas Street West, and then heading to...

Transport

9 d. ago As the Strike at Villa Columbo Approaches One Month, Community Groups Rally in Support of CUPE 5525

TORONTO — As workers at the Villa Columbo Supportive Housing Unit in North York are approaching one month on the picket lines, community organizations and their union are showing up to support them. Management at Villa Columbo, a subsidiary of Villa Charities, walked away from the bargaining table one month ago, after tabling a proposal […]

Other

1 week ago Howard Levitt: A union should stand up for its members, not a foreign regime hostile to organized labour

Why is Ontario CUPE organizing a rally in support of Iran?

Other

2 w. ago Vancouver 'No King' rally reinforces support for American protests against Donald Trump

Hundreds of protesters rallied Saturday at the U.S. consulate in Vancouver and at Jack Poole Plaza

Other

2 w. ago Striking personal care workers at Villa Colombo strengthened by growing political, union and community support

TORONTO — Twenty-five personal care workers who support senior residents at Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged will themselves receive support and solidarity on Friday, when they welcome a second round of special visitors to their North York picket line. Joining the striking members of CUPE 5525 tomorrow will be Ontario NDP MPP Alexa Gilmour, […]

Politics