The most basic job of government, at all levels, is to keep citizens safe. That is twice as true when it comes to government-operated transit systems. Unfortunately, the latest national investigation into transit violence paints a troubling picture that reflects what riders in Toronto and across the country experience every single day. According to new data released in a CBC … [Read more...] about Brad Bradford: Toronto transit violence is rising — Mayor Chow can’t pretend otherwise
The Five: What’s ahead in pop culture for Dec. 19-25
1. FILM: Avatar: Fire and Ash (Dec. 19) Read More … [Read more...] about The Five: What’s ahead in pop culture for Dec. 19-25
Kennedy arts center board votes to add Trump’s name to venue but legality of the move is unclear
The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted Thursday to rename Washington’s premier arts venue after President Donald Trump as well as the late former president. Read More … [Read more...] about Kennedy arts center board votes to add Trump’s name to venue but legality of the move is unclear
More photos from Epstein estate released on eve of deadline to disclose files
U.S. House Democrats on Thursday published a fresh batch of photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, stepping up pressure on Donald Trump's administration on the eve of its deadline to release federal files on the late financier and convicted sex offender. Read More … [Read more...] about More photos from Epstein estate released on eve of deadline to disclose files
Pulitzer Prize-winning combat reporter Peter Arnett dies at 91
Peter Arnett, the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who became one of the world's foremost combat correspondents, died Wednesday at 91, according to US media reports. Read More … [Read more...] about Pulitzer Prize-winning combat reporter Peter Arnett dies at 91