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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HousingTORONTO'S HOUSING MARKET 101
Navigating Toronto's housing landscape can be a nightmare. So, we're going back to the basics and diving into everything you need to know.
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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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CultureOPINION: How to build community in the loneliest city (Toronto)
OPINION: Toronto’s a busy and bustling city; we don’t have to be lonely here.
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NeighbourhoodsThe future of the Ontario Science Centre building
April 14, 2026 This story was updated on April 17 to include comments from the office of Councillor Josh Matlow.
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NeighbourhoodsRegent Park's community living room
Do you ever wish your tiny Toronto apartment was at least big enough to host more than one friend at a time?
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ArtFalling in love with Toronto through these 5 books
What truly defines Toronto as a city? Answers may vary, so the best way to know is to experience it for yourself.
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EnvironmentDonating mugs, kitchen items and summer clothes in downtown Toronto
With spring cleaning around the corner, you might find yourself wanting to get rid of some old clothes — and that ever-growing collection of mugs.
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NeighbourhoodsA summer with the Alexandra Park Youth Journalism Program at The Green Line's community newsroom
Our engagement editor Yara El Murr reflects on The Green Line’s Alexandra Park Youth Journalism Program.
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PoliticsNeighbourhood organizing: The hyperlocal heartbeat of Toronto’s pro-Palestinian movement
From Davenport to Church-Wellesley and beyond, neighbourhood groups are creating a replicable model for organizing protests, hosting community solidarity events and advocating for policy change.