Yara El Murr
SENIOR EDITOR & LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER
Award-winning journalist with experience covering the environment, migration and labour. Lover of cats, crafts and kibbeh. Hailing from Lebanon, living in Moss Park.
Latest stories
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Employment211 — the less known emergency number you should call more
When you learn about emergency numbers to memorize, you start with 911.
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CalloutsHelp Toronto Wildlife Centre recover from storm damage
The historic storm that hit Toronto on Sept. 2 destroyed an aviary for recovering birds, damaged outdoor enclosures and flooded the Toronto Wildlife Centre.
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EmploymentWhy these Torontonians are struggling to afford affordable housing
On a sunny and breezy Friday afternoon, residents of 3000 Queen St. E. gathered in the parking lot to enjoy a BBQ hosted by their landlord.
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CalloutsWhere to pick fresh fruit in Toronto
Volunteers get to go home with the fruits of their labour (literally) with Not Far From The Tree’s fruit-picking opportunities all across Toronto.
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EntertainmentHang out in this Thorncliffe Park garden before summer ends
The Thorncliffe Park Urban Farmers take care of two gardens in the neighbourhood, where they grow veggies and host activities for everyone.
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CalloutsHelp Toronto cats by volunteering, fostering, donating or adopting
If you have a soft spot for furry feline friends, help Toronto Cat Rescue take care of animals in need.
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Public SafetyDealing with power outages in Toronto
So, your electricity’s out, now what?
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NeighbourhoodsRating the washrooms at East York Town Centre
Public washrooms don’t have to be a stinky nightmare. The East York Town Centre proves it with free, accessible and clean stalls to answer nature’s call.
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CommutingRide these streetcars to explore Toronto's scenic views
If you’re looking for a low-effort and cost-effective way to see Toronto while daydreaming out of a streetcar window, use this list for interesting scenic rides.
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EnvironmentCreating an urban farm in your Toronto neighbourhood
What if you could pick a few radishes for your next salad right out of the soil instead of a supermarket display?