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🚨BREAKING— The Israeli army has raided the Handala flotilla seeking to deliver aid & break the Israeli siege on Gaza.
The Israeli military had a message to the Handala freedom flotilla. @huwaidaarraf had a message back to them, explaining international law and their rightful and just mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza with a civilian vessel ‘Handala’.
NEW: No New Action from Canada as Israel Starves Gaza Canada maintains a free trade agreement with Israel, allows weapons exports, and has not imposed widespread sanctions. thegrindmag.ca/no-new-action-…
#BREAKING One-third of Gaza's population has not eaten in several days, WFP report shows
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Starting Sunday, TTC fare inspectors will undergo a makeover that includes new uniforms and a new job title. toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/18/ttc…
Wow. Carney didn't consult with chiefs before passing the megaprojects law, said he would consult after. Now during "consultations" he says their feedback won't change the law.
Prime Minister Mark Carney tells Chiefs there will be no amendments to Bill C-5 in closed door talks. aptnnews.ca/?p=273935
Tarek Tahan is a Palestinian Christian living in the GTA. He writes that his community is often misunderstood, and their identity is weaponized by Israel. On top of that, they are largely ignored Christian Zionists. thegrindmag.ca/for-palestinia…
An older man at a Mississauga church “suggested I read a book about how we have to support Israel as Christians,” says Sandra Shehadeh, a Palestinian Christian. “And I just wanted to throw up.” Interesting look at Christian Zionism in Canada & lots more. thegrindmag.ca/for-palestinia…
The Handala Ship Sets Sail with International Crew in Hopes of Breaking the Siege on Gaza democracynow.org/2025/7/14/head…
With smokey days like today becoming more common, how have Toronto schools responded to make indoor air safer for kids? thegrindmag.ca/airborne-dange…
Four new Fringe Festival reviews just added! Check out all our coverage here: thegrindmag.ca/tag/fringe-fes…
I can’t find this story in one U.S. “news” outlet. This is terrorism that killed a 23-year-old American. If he was Israeli-American there would be outrage from U.S. politicians and wall-to-wall coverage. But he’s Palestinian-American, so it’s not even a headline.
Aid groups: Infants are dying in Gaza because Israel impedes the import of baby formula @nirhasson haaretz.com/israel-news/20…
We're giving away passes to two music festivals and one food event! The deadline to enter is tomorrow and there is no cost to enter the draws. thegrindmag.ca/giveaways-summ…
The Mixto Festival is back at Trillium Park on the waterfront this weekend, from @UmaNotaCulture. Featuring Bia Ferreira (Brazil), Orbital Ensemble (Toronto), Frente Cumbiero (Columbia) and more live bands and DJs. All free! thegrindmag.ca/one-of-toronto…
Israeli soldiers tell Israeli magazine @972mag that they are regularly killing civilians and that there is no accountability. They murder people trying to walk to their homes and then list them as terrorists in official documents.