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    Devon Banfield

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    Dev Banfield is a reporter and columnist with Now Toronto. With a journalism diploma from Seneca College and an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Digital Media Studies from Ontario Tech University, she has worked as a reporter for the last eight years. She began her career as an intern with 680 News, transitioning to anchoring at their sister station CityNews Calgary, before moving to GMI. Working first as the executive producer of The Brandon Gonez Show, she then moved into a reporting role with Now Toronto. Since 2023, she has penned and published Queer & Now, a 2SLGBTQ+ culture column focused on telling the stories of Canada’s queer communities 365 days a year. Banfield is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Women and Gender Studies at Carleton University, where her research focuses on women’s involvement in Jamaica’s queer liberation movement. An avid reader and writer, Banfield is passionate about queer and BIPOC issues, women’s rights, and endometriosis research.

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  • Is Lionel Messi playing in the city this weekend? Here’s what fans are saying ahead of Toronto FC’s historic match against Inter Miami

    Professional soccer superstar Lionel Messi could take the pitch at Toronto’s BMO Field this weekend as Inter Miami faces Toronto FC in what’s expected to...
    Lionel Messi wearing red Toronto FC jersey, standing on the soccer field during a match, with fans in the background, as fans anticipate his participation in Toronto's upcoming game.
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  • ‘Self-exploration, experimentation, novelty,’ Survey reveals Canadians’ spice preferences in the kitchen and the bedroom

    What to know A survey by The Harris Poll Canada for Subway, featuring sexologist Shan Boodram, explored how Canadians’ spice preferences in food may reflect...
    A happy couple sharing a meal at a romantic dinner, smiling and enjoying each other's company in a warmly lit setting.
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  • ‘Thank you, RJ Barrett,’ Raptors force Game 7 against Cavaliers with narrow overtime win 

    What to know The Raptors overcame a blown 15-point lead and a tense overtime finish to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 in Game 6. RJ...
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  • Inside Yungblud’s Toronto pop-up: free ink, secret messages and a must-see fan experience

    What to know Yungblud is hosting a two-day pop-up shop in Liberty Village on May 2 and 3, featuring exclusive merchandise and interactive fan activations....
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  • Four legendary poets. One messy love triangle. A play you won’t forget

    What to know A long-awaited Toronto production explores how artistic myth and gendered legacy shape — and sometimes distort — the cost of creative survival....
    A performer portraying a poet in a vibrant, dramatic scene from a queer play about love triangles and legendary poets, highlighting Toronto's vibrant arts scene.
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  • 45 years of Pride Toronto: 300 performers, 8 stages and a major Church Street shakeup announced for 2026

    What to know More than 100 events and 25 major cultural programs are planned throughout June, with over 300 performers across eight stages Nearly all...
    Diverse group of people celebrating Pride Toronto with rainbow flags, colorful attire, and joyful expressions during the 45th anniversary event on Church Street.
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  • Inside Out Film Festival returns to Toronto with bold 2SLGBTQ+ stories, parties and premieres this May

    What to know Inside Out Toronto’s 36th annual 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival runs May 22–31, featuring documentaries, shorts, animation, galas, and events that also serve as...
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  • From fish and chips to tacos, this company has launched new tea flavours to help combat homesickness

    What to know A Remitly survey of over 3,100 immigrants found extremely high levels of homesickness, with Filipinos (96.15%) and South Africans (96.1%) topping the...
    An image of tea cups and a tea box alongside a traveler at Toronto airport, highlighting new tea flavors designed to ease homesickness for travelers.
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  • Ottawa is spending $8.6M to address anti-Black racism in the justice system — here’s where the money is going in Ontario

    What to know The federal government is investing $8.6 million into 24 projects advancing legal equity for Black communities through Canada’s Black Justice Strategy. Funding...
    Image shows Ottawa's historic government building with a Canadian flag, alongside a woman in a consultation, highlighting discussions on anti-Black racism initiatives in Ontario.
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  • From house parties to the Toronto Tempo: Shannyn Hill’s journey to becoming the official DJ for Canada’s first WNBA team

    What to know Shannyn Hill began DJing in 2015 as a mental health outlet, teaching herself on a laptop before investing in professional equipment during...
    Shannyn Hill, a professional DJ, performing at a Toronto event, wearing a Toronto Raptors jersey, with DJ equipment and vibrant background visuals.
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  • ‘He sure wanted me when I was at CP24,’ Heated debate over transparency bill turns personal as Ford targets critic

    What to know Premier Doug Ford is facing backlash after making a personal remark about Liberal MPP Stephanie Smyth during a heated debate on government...
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  • ‘Why is this an issue for you now?’ Mayoral hopeful Brad Bradford says Toronto is dirty, but residents have mixed feelings

    What to know Brad Bradford says Toronto is becoming visibly dirtier, pointing to areas like Union Station and arguing existing litter fines aren’t being enforced....
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  • Many Canadians set to get more money back this year thanks to this grocery tax rebate — here’s how much you could get

    What to know The 2026 Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit includes a one-time payment in June for over 12 million low- and modest-income Canadians. GST/HST...
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  • Mental health care in Canada has a gap – this new virtual clinic in Ontario is trying to fix it

    What to know About 15 per cent of Canadians access mental health services annually, but access is not experienced equally across populations 2SLGBTQ+ Canadians face...
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  • ‘It’s heartbreaking,’ Black-serving organizations say Ontario is cutting funding for vital services, ministry responds

    What to know Ontario Black-serving organizations say funding changes are reducing access to key supports like mental health care, tutoring, and family services. The BYAP...
    Woman and child having a serious conversation on a couch, highlighting concerns over funding cuts affecting Black-serving organizations in Ontario.
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