David Nickle
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OPINION: What kind of idiot spends a career in community journalism? Me, for one
It started many years ago, this career in community journalism. I didn’t reasonably think it would last for so much of my working life, but of course deep down — → Read More
New collision reporting centre for pedestrians and cyclists opens its doors in downtown Toronto
Pedestrians and cyclists involved in collisions near Toronto’s core won’t have to travel as far to report those incidents to police, with the opening ... → Read More
Beaches-East York MPP Rima Berns-McGown won't seek re-election
Beaches East York MPP Rima Berns-McGown won’t be seeking re-election in the June provincial election. → Read More
Toronto's mask bylaw will end soon — but masking still a good idea, says city's top doctor
When Ontario’s mask wearing requirements end March 21, so too will Toronto’s bylaw requiring masks in most settings end, Toronto Council has decided. → Read More
Toronto's Reconciliation Action Plan heads to council next month
The City of Toronto is set to implement a wide-ranging Reconciliation Action Plan with Indigenous peoples — a plan that includes 28 specific actions, financial reparations, better accountability and... → Read More
Women have led municipal councils in Toronto since the early 1960s
While Toronto politics may seem like a 'boys club,' men didn't have a lock on leading before amalgamation → Read More
Developer-led plan to 'reset' discussion on Rail Deck kicks off with Feb. 23 meeting
Developer-led plan to 'reset' discussion on Rail Deck kicks off with Feb. 23 meeting → Read More
Toronto's Dentonia Park Golf Course will remain 18 holes, council rules
The city-owned Dentonia Park Golf Course will remain an 18 hole course, but Toronto will be reaching out to local community groups to find ways to increase their access to the site at Victoria Park... → Read More
Budget feedback focuses on Toronto's systemic weaknesses
Deputations may not reflect community: budget chief → Read More
Family raising blood and hospital donations in memory of Toronto girl who had rare form of cancer
Zoah Johnson shone with creativity and strength before dying of rhabdomyosarcoma in 2021 → Read More
How many public walkways does Toronto have and who maintains them? Good question
Toronto has 5,397 kilometres of roads, 7,300 kilometres of sidewalks on those roads, and more than 297 kilometres of off-road biking and walking trails. → Read More
Everything you need to know about Toronto's 2022 budget — but were afraid to ask
Every new year, Toronto councillors sit down to figure out exactly how they will get the city through the next year. It’s never a simple task, dealing... → Read More
City to spray pesticides to stave off 2022 moth infestation
Staff warn the LDD moths are back this year and Toronto's tree canopy is in danger → Read More
Woman pronounced dead following single-vehicle collision in Scarborough
A woman in her 50s has been pronounced dead in the aftermath of a single vehicle collision in Scarborough Wednesday afternoon according to Toronto Police’s Twitter feed. → Read More
Loyalty to readers always trumps loyalty to a source
David Nickle talks about the price that must sometimes be paid for honest reporting → Read More
It was the 'year of teamwork,' says Mayor John Tory in year-end interview
For John Tory, 2021 was “the Year of Teamwork on Public Health.” → Read More
Stuck in the middle of a legal fight, Thompson House hopes to survive
Thompson House has been providing long-term care and in-house support to elderly Don Mills residents and their families for nearly five decades. → Read More
Mel Lastman leaves a legacy of spectacular accomplishments and mis-steps too
Mel Lastman leaves a legacy of spectacular accomplishments and mis-steps too → Read More
Suspect identified by Toronto police after Richmond Hill man killed in North York restaurant fire
Suspect identified by Toronto police after Richmond Hill man killed in North York restaurant fire → Read More
Deal to end Don Mills community centre legal challenge falls apart
The Don Mills Residents Incorporated and the City of Toronto will be back in court this spring, after a deal to end litigation over the location of a ... → Read More