Tag: Toronto
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Canada’s Price of Neutrality: When ‘Never Again’ Becomes ‘Not Our Problem’
Jon Liedtke examines the alarming rise of antisemitism in Canada since October 7. By contrasting the administrative failures of Toronto’s leadership and federal policy shifts with the proactive measures in Vaughan and Windsor, the piece argues that official neutrality and “strategic de-escalation” are effectively enabling a systemic campaign of intimidation.
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From Iranian Soccer to the Border: 2026 FIFA WORD CUP’s Geopolitical “Pressure Cooker”
Jon Liedtke joined The Gene Valaitis Show on Niagara’s 610 CKTB to discuss why The 2026 FIFA World Cup is no longer just a sports story and why it’s a “geopolitical stress test” for North America. Following the recent defection of Iranian women’s soccer players in Australia, the tournament is shifting into a “total pressure…
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Blindfolds in Darkrooms: Are Jewish Reporters Too Controversial to Defend?
“Globalize the intifada” isn’t a slogan; it’s a target placed on Jewish journalists. Yet, Canadian media advocacy groups remain deafeningly silent. The industry has decided Jewish safety is a “liability” not worth the risk. This isn’t just cowardice; it’s a betrayal. We aren’t waiting for permission to exist. If you won’t defend the truth, get…
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Canada’s Antisemitism Crisis Turns Terroristic: ISIS-Linked Extremism Targets Jews & Women
Toronto police arrested three ISIS-linked men—Waleed Khan, Osman Azizov, and Fahad Sadaat—for attempted abductions targeting Jewish women, seizing an AR-style rifle and high-capacity magazines. Khan faces terrorism charges, including conspiracy to commit murder. Amid soaring antisemitism, Jews—less than 1% of Canada’s population—endured nearly 70% of religious hate crimes in 2024.
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University of Toronto pro-Palestine / anti-Israel encampment clearance injunction granted
National Post columnist Warren Kinsella discusses the injunction granted to clear the pro-Palestine & anti-Israel encampment at the University of Toronto.
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WIFF WEEKEND FLICK PICKS
WIFF executive director Vincent Georgie discuss the potential closure of Toronto’s independent Revue Theatre & provide his WIFF Weekend Flick Picks.
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Newstalk 1010 The Rundown with Richard Crouse, Jon Liedtke & Stephen Murdoch
The Rundown on renting or buying, Ontario Science Centre closure, puppy mills made illegal, UWaterloo encampment to court, & Alberta dental plan opt-out.
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Record 50,000 walk for Israel in Toronto
National Post & Toronto Sun columnist & Daisy Group president Warren Kinsella discusses a record 50,000 participants at Toronto’s Walk with Israel march.
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What’s going on at the University of Toronto’s anti-Israel and encampments?
Lawyer and reporter Caryma Sa’d joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss what she’s seen at Toronto’s anti-Israel and pro-Palestine encampments.
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We’re Not Going Anywhere
It’s 2024 in Canada, but because of the vile antisemitism going unchecked, it sounds and looks more like 1938 in Germany.
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Penis Bush Memorial Streetcar
Jon, Frazier and Doug talked about the school naming kerfuffle in Kingsville, which raises the question in discussion: “why do we even have school boards anymore?”. Later, the panel debates whether automobility is a word and considers the streetcar location, once again.
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Butter Tart Homicide
Don, Melinda, Jon and Doug discuss the feasibility of relocating the City’s Bright Lights display, uploading E.C. Row Expressway, and For Your Consideration.
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Should cities be in the entertainment business?
Ward 3 city councillor and event pro Renaldo Agostino discusses whether cities should be in the entertainment business.
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Toronto pilot project allows alcohol in certain parks
Adriano Ciotoli, co-owner of Windsor Eats discusses a Toronto pilot project allowing public alcohol consumption in 27 parks & if it could happen in Windsor.
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MONDAY ROUNDTABLE with authors and writers Christian LaForet and Vanessa Sheilds
Monday’s roundtable discusses Canada’s military spending, Windsor as Canada’s 7th safest city, banning certain home sales to the rich, & patio permanency.
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Nationalized Water Parks
Don, Jon and Doug talk about the reaction to a west-end encampment and take an uninformed look at the Toronto by-election.
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AM800 CKLW: THURSDAY ROUNDTABLE
Would you pay monthly for heated seats? How important is inclusionary language in school? Is the new passport WOKE? Should CNN have given Trump a townhall?
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Every Corporate Christmas Tree in Toronto
Shawn Micallef, Toronto Star columnist & Windsor native discusses his annual ranking of Every Corporate Christmas Tree in Toronto.
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Rose City Politics: Atlas Shrugs at the Wall
Doug “Data” Sartori, Sarah Morris, and Jon Liedtke perch up at Meteor in downtown Windsor, across from the Capitol Theatre and a stones throw from Phog, to discuss Ojibway Prairie Complex LPAT, Lakeshore billionaire Barry Zekelman’s Atlas Tube being involved in Trump’s border wall, and compare Toronto’s record setting year for tech investment with Windsor’s.…
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WINDSOR INDEPENDENT: REVIEW of John Ibbitson’s “Stephen Harper”
John Ibbitson’s biography of Stephen Harper, *Stephen Harper*, offers an insightful and comprehensive look into the former Prime Minister’s life, from his formative years to his decade in office. Far from a polarizing account, Ibbitson’s work aims to understand the man behind the politician, drawing on extensive research and interviews with those close to Harper.…
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The Urbanite: Out to brunch: Windsor author’s class study through the lens of brunch…over easy
You might not think of brunch as a lens to study class issues, but author and urbanist Shawn Micallef found after moving to Toronto from Windsor 14 years ago that it was the perfect way to delve into the subject for his new book The Trouble with Brunch.
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The Urbanite: Windsorite localizes Cards Against Humanity game to Cards About Toronto
Scotty Graham is a Windsor ex-pat graphic designer based in Toronto and his recently released Cards Against Toronto and a series of Rob Ford Valentines and Mother’s Day Cards helped to elevate him onto the national stage.
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UWindsor Lance: Ferry Cross the River
Plans are underway to create a ferry route between the downtowns of Windsor and Detroit to increase tourism for the region and further integrate the two cities economically.
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ourWindsor.ca: Winter weather whitens Windsor
The majority of southern Ontario is under a snowfall warning and it’s caused school closures, half of the flights out of Toronto’s Pearson airport to be cancelled, and parts of the 401 entirely shut down.
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ourWindsor.ca: Police release internal census results
The Windsor Police Service released the results of their inaugural Workplace Census which was conducted between May 24th and August 31st of 2012. The census was initiated by the Windsor Police Service Human Rights Project team.
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UWindsor Lance: Culture in the Core
Every Windsorite should experience the newly renovated Capitol Theatre and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra.
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UWindsor Lance: National Pride- Celebrating Canada Day at Toronto Pride
Celebrating LGBTQ Canadians is an integral part of Canada Day
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TORO Magazine: Interview with Michou
Jon Liedtke played trumpet with Michou at The Supermarket in Toronto, but first they stopped by TORO Magazine’s offices for an interview.