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NEW: Criminal charges against seven of the eight people who were arrested during a pro-Palestine sit-in at an MPs office last fall have been dropped. The Crown cited a “lack of public interest.”

Crown Drops Nearly All Charges from Pro-Palestine Sit-in at MP Bardeesy’s OfficeNine months after being arrested at a protest supporting the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza, charges against seven of the eight defendants have been dropped entirely. The case again raises questions about…www.thegrindmag.ca

Chris Alexander used fabricated evidence to accuse journalist David Pugliese of being a Russian spy. Ten years earlier, he made international headlines for his blatantly Islamophobic policy efforts as Stephen Harper’s immigration minister.

Whoever called The Odyssey Nolan’s first “spear and cry” film was unfortunately spot on

Putting SUDDENLY lower than HONEY is CRIMINAL

The upcoming Alberta referendum will include questions about immigration that critics say are misleading and clearly designed to scapegoat newcomers and refugees. If they pass, this will mark a massive victory for separatists. My latest for @forwardcanada.bsky.social

Alberta’s Referendum Puts Newcomers in the Crosshairs | By Richie AssalyForward Weekly feature for July 26, 2026.forwardweekly.ca

Take some time to read this if you haven’t yet, or bookmark it for later

Gaza and the Problem of Moral Stupidity • EQUATORForty years after Edward Said demanded ‘permission to narrate’, the truth from Palestine has never been more widely known. And yet the annihilation continues.www.equator.org

When Odysseus hears the Siren’s Song

The Israeli military has killed 568 soccer players, coaches and officials since Oct. 2023. Meanwhile, six clubs in the Israeli Football Association are based in illegal West Bank settlements. Organizers are calling out FIFA's hypocrisy and inaction.

Behind the Scenes of Toronto’s Palestinian Football ExhibitionThe Palestinian Youth Movement’s exhibit brought athletes, artists, and community members together to celebrate cultural identity and a shared love of football…www.thegrindmag.ca

Forget Ossington or Dundas West, all the cool kids are hanging out in York this summer. New in The Grind, a handy guide for eating and drinking your way through Oakwood Village, via @bodybuzzrecs.bsky.social @thegrindto.bsky.social

Hot York Summer: A Food TourEat your way through Oakwood Village, an under-appreciated food destination jammed with unique eateries and bars, plus a sprawling ravine to relax in when it’s time to digest…www.thegrindmag.ca

Helped produce this interview with Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi. Lotta interesting stuff in here, give it a listen

Not on my bingo card

Ten years after Honest Ed’s closed, its scrappy neighbour PRICE WAR is calling it quits. Sad times

As the country burns, Carney writes a $2 billion cheque for a subsidiary of an American-owned military company to build 190 armoured combat vehicles.

Mark Carney names Ontario defence company as strategic partner, awards nearly $2B contractThe new contract will see the firm’s facility in London churn out 190 armoured combat support vehicles over four years, the prime minister said.www.thestar.com

Reviewed the phenomenal new record from Kelala, one of pop’s most exhilarating experimentalists. @exclaimdotca.bsky.social

Kelela's 'new avatar' Offers a Glimpse of Another World │ Exclaim!Your daily dose of the best music, film and comedy news, reviews, streams, concert listings, interviews and other exclusives on Exclaim!exclaim.ca

I don’t wanna live like this

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For the Toronto Star, I spoke to some record shop owners “the second vinyl revival,” a trend largely driven by young people who are tired of streaming. “We’re definitely seeing a technological backlash taking place,” one owner told me.

Toronto's best record stores? Sonic Boom, Play De Record, Kops and Rotate This all make our listSonic Boom, Play De Record, Kops and Rotate This all make our list. Plus, seven others worth browsing.www.thestar.com

Toronto's best Nepali food is at Lali Gurans, a mom-and-pop restaurant and community hub in Parkdale. I went behind the scenes for the @westendphoenix.bsky.social

Today’s Special: Samay Baji — West End PhoenixParkdale’s Lali Gurans serves up hard-to-find Nepali and Newari favourites with a side of pop from the house band.www.westendphoenix.com