First Person

Why I remember the summer of 1916 a century later

"Suddenly, before their oars have been wetted, a current propels the terrified trio toward the falls and into the churning water below. It's not until Sunday, July 2, that a canoeist spots Lillian's body. "

Aug 31, 2016

Craig Gibson

First Person

A War Resister’s Story

Eventually, I would run out of savings and favours. I started to understand how easy it is for war vets to become homeless. Would this be me?

Dec 17, 2014

Corey Glass

First Person

The inspiration that hangs on Adam Vaughan’s wall

It doesn't matter what put Cat on the street because it was our street it was our responsibility to make sure she didn't die there. But she did. Cat's is one name on the long list of murdered or missing indigenous women.

Sep 18, 2014

Now Toronto

First Person

Sex work’s real risks

When we focus on the act of prostitution as the source of all problems in sex workers' lives, we find victims where there are none – and ignore the state's role in creating unnecessary dangers

Jul 24, 2014

Naomi Sayers

First Person

Toward a made-in-Toronto poverty strategy

The last four years have been a lost opportunity when it comes to closing the growing income gap

Feb 18, 2014

Now Toronto

First Person

The trouble with Woody Allen

Nothing will change if we don't respond to allegations of abuse made by the vulnerable against the powerful

Feb 10, 2014

Jacob Scheier

First Person

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