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How Toronto's Electronic Community Fought the City's Rave Ban and Won
An oral history of the 2000 iDance Rally that brought together DJs, music lovers, and politicians.
All Destiny Events Wants for its 22nd Birthday is Bass, Bass, and More Bass
Andy C better have a "Happy Birthday" rework ready.
John Tory Is the Boring, Rob Ford-Antidote Toronto Asked For
Last night Toronto crowned John Tory as its new mayor. Here, Patrick McGuire examines the new state of Toronto municipal politics in the aftermath of Rob Ford's unpredictable reign.
What Would Toronto’s Mayoral Candidates Do for Its Music Scene?
The future of the city’s nightlife and music culture lies in the hands of one of them.
Fucked Up's Damian Abraham Moderated a Remarkably Civil Toronto Mayoral Debate
Compared to last week’s debate, during which candidate Olivia Chow was told to “go back to China” by a heckler and a Ford supporter shouted homophobic things, the ArtsVote debate was remarkably civil.
FordFest Is the Most American, Canadian Event Imaginable
FordFest is the typically annual party that Rob and Doug Ford throw for their constituents, filled with free food, T-shirts, and carnival games. We visited the second one this year and analyzed the mini-circus.
Doug Ford’s First Mayoral Debate Had It All: Racism, Homophobia, and Police Intervention
The Toronto mayoral candidate appears to be following in his brother Rob's footsteps in that shouting and vitriol follows him wherever he goes.
Rob Ford Is Stepping Down so Doug Ford Can Discover He Can’t Win an Election
Rob Ford's sudden medical emergency has forced him to withdraw from the mayoral race. Enter his successor: Doug Ford, who will require some kind of miracle to pull off a victory.
Ignore or Engage? The Rob Ford Conundrum
Rob Ford has only been back at work for five days, and he's already polarized the city. Some people are angry enough to run up on him in public. Others are pretending he doesn't exist.