The Grind

This Wednesday, Aug. 5, @cjjpmedia will present an exhibit of photography by Gaza journalist Rizek Abdel Jawad. “Jawad's photographs linger in the space between devastation and tenderness,” organizers say. thegrindmag.ca/first-exhibit-…

Just passed $25,000! We're gunna take a break from posting until Tuesday, but please keep giving if you're able. Thanks so much! thegrindmag.ca/support-the-gr…

Now at $23,445. Just $1,555 left til halfway! Let's get there before 5 pm today. E-transfer info@thegrindmag.ca or head to thegrindmag.ca/support-the-gr…

We just passed the halfway mark! Thanks to the 271 people who've donated! We're going to take a break over the weekend. We'll be back posting on Tuesday with a fun announcement to push towards the ultimate $50,000 goal. Want to give? Go to: thegrindmag.ca/support-the-gr…

NEW: Criminal charges against seven of the eight people who were arrested during a pro-Palestine sit-in at an MPs office last fall have been dropped. The Crown cited a “lack of public interest.” thegrindmag.ca/crown-drops-ne…

NEW: Nine months after they were charged at a Toronto sit-in supporting the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza, seven of the eight defendants have had their charges withdrawn entirely. The remaining defendant's charges have been reduced. Reporting by @rdassaly. thegrindmag.ca/crown-drops-ne…

I just looked and there's only $340 left to go til halfway ($25,000). Can we get there then chill a bit over the weekend?

Looking to hit a beach this long weekend? Beach lover and artist Jamie Ross shares recommendations and memories of two Toronto beaches (and one almost-beach) with a bit more breathing room. thegrindmag.ca/sandy-feet-a-g…

Caribana! New Friends Festival! VELD! Another big summer weekend is here, and we've got a handy guide to the best festivals and events happening across Toronto. thegrindmag.ca/your-guide-to-…

We're now at $22,805 raised toward our legal defence goal of $50,000. Thanks to the 238 people who've donated! Can we get past halfway before the weekend, to over $25,000? E-transfer info@thegrindmag.ca or pay by card at buy.stripe.com/6oE02D00TgZ41r…

We're now at $22,805 of the $50,000 goal for our legal defence. Thanks to the 238 people who have donated! Can we get past halfway before the weekend, to over $25,000? E-transfer info@thegrindmag.ca or visit pay by card at buy.stripe.com/6oE02D00TgZ41r…

With huge thanks to the 190 people who've donated so far, we're now at $17,375, which is 35% of the way to our $50K legal defence goal! At this pace, we need about 350 more people to give. Etransfer info@thegrindmag.ca or visit thegrindmag.ca/support-the-gr…

The Grind is being sued for defamation. We intend to defending our reporting. We need your support to be able to fight this case and to continue publishing essential journalism in Toronto. See the full announcement for more info. thegrindmag.ca/the-grind-is-b…

With huge thanks to the 190 people who've donated so far, we're now at $17,375, which is 35% of the way to our $50K legal defence goal! At this pace, we need about 350 more people to give. Read more (and/or e-transfer info@thegrindmag.ca). thegrindmag.ca/the-grind-is-b…

The response and support has been incredible! In one day, 121 people have donated a total of nearly $11,000. Let's keep the momentum going towards the $50,000 goal. Can we reach $13,000 overnight? E-transer info@thegrindmag.ca or visit thegrindmag.ca/support-the-gr…

With huge thanks to the 190 people who've donated so far, we're now at $17,375, which is 35% of the way to our $50K legal defence goal! At this pace, we need about 350 more people to give. Read about the case and how to support: thegrindmag.ca/the-grind-is-b…

While Brad Bradford can be mocked for flip-flopping on bike lanes and other issues, his support keeps climbing. Olivia Chow, meanwhile, is polling well, but is her base energized enough by her record to really show up this fall? thegrindmag.ca/mayoral-race-f…

@PottsPole @KavitaAlguMD @OCAD We are neither the OCAD-based incubator for entrepreneurs, nor are we the cafe on St. Clair. We are a third, different thing.

@KavitaAlguMD @TheGrindTO The Grind based out of the same college as that infamous Luke Magnotta. @OCAD really does pump out employables. An OCAD teacher gave that ghoul high marks for his "art videos"

.@TheGrindTO is being sued for their reporting by IOF soldier Jonathen Karten. Support their work – share their stories, follow their account, and subscribe if you can. They have done so much important work already. Let's show our solidarity and support.

Big thanks to the 31 people who have supported since last night! We've raised $1,717 so far, which is a great start. At this pace, we need 850 more people to donate to reach the $50,000 goal for our legal defence. Etransfer info@thegrindmag.ca or visit thegrindmag.ca/support-the-gr…