2007 the year in pictures

The Dusty Foot Philosopher, aka K’naan, talked back to the empire in NOW’s Black History issue.

High-wire act played Riverdale, but not all residents were keen on the monkey business.

ROM Crystal: an architectural revival, but would cash have been better spent lowering entrance fees?

Janet Morton’s Femmebomb had Nuit Blanche crowds in the pink.

Sure sign of spring: punch-up between cyclist and driver who turned out to be a cop.

Immigrant women fought for their right to decent wages.

On patrol with Na Me Res after the city pulled sleeping bag program for the homeless.

Civil rights went on trial outside Canadian Border Services Agency, aka Gitmo North.

Chris Bearchell (1952-2007) left her mark on queer activism.

Scotiabank on College got snakebitten for its capitalist sins.

Art project delivered satirical message we’re loath to confront on the street.

The end of Modernism? The Riverdale Hospital half-round got slated for demolition.

Greenpeace stood up for the boreal with sit-in at Kimberly-Clark.

Popular Cherry Beach rave spot became scene of clearcut crime.