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 Regent Park.
Latest stories
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HousingWhat you need to know about rent increases in Thorncliffe Park’s Leaside Towers
Earlier this spring, residents at 85 and 95 Thorncliffe Park Dr. started receiving notices of a 5.1% rent increase, even though the buildings are under rent control.
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CommutingDo you live in or near Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park? We want to hear from you!
The Green Line's looking for community and civic initiatives, as well as solutions to systemic issues, near and in Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park.
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HousingGetting grants to help pay for your utility bills
If you can’t pay hydro or gas bills, don’t panic.
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HousingDealing with maintenance issues in your Toronto rental
Ever had a leak that took forever for your landlord to repair?
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EntertainmentHow to get free Toronto FIFA Fan Festival tickets
The City of Toronto is releasing free, general admission tickets to its FIFA FAN Festival on May 15 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster.
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CalloutsVolunteer with Toronto’s Nature Stewards to clean our ravines
Toronto’s Nature Stewards in Flemingdon Park meet at the Lower Don Trail to pick up trash and remove invasive herbs, so that native plants can flourish.
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Culture5 books to learn about Toronto's hidden history
Looking for books about our city? Check out this hand-picked list of titles covering Toronto's Indigenous roots, immigrant neighbourhoods, housing development and more.
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CultureEscape downtown’s busyness with this hidden Moss Park gem
Moss Park Espresso on 185 Queen St. E. offers quiet respite, homemade gelato and friendly neighbourhood chats.
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Fashion5 local designers that prove Toronto has fashion game
If you've ever wondered where to find cool Toronto fashion designers, our list will introduce you to some of the city's budding creatives
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CultureHow to build community in the loneliest city (Toronto)
OPINION: Toronto’s a busy and bustling city; we don’t have to be lonely here.