Tiring of The Toronto Star? Looking for something else to peruse besides The Globe and Mail? Look no further. Toronto and the GTA have plenty of great alternate news sources, from websites to magazines to newspapers. Read on for five of the best.
Torontoist. Torontoist.com was launched in 2004 and has established itself as one of the city’s most popular websites. Its content often delves beyond the big headlines to explore different aspects of a story – for example, a recent post takes a look at Google’s suggested search terms when Googling Mayor Rob Ford.
blogTO. This is a must-visit website for all things Toronto – news, concert listings, opinion, incredible photos submitted by readers and the website’s trademark “Best of” lists, which guide Torontonians to the best burritos, croissants, art supply stores and more at blogto.com.
EyeWeekly. EyeWeekly magazine is owned by the parent company of the Toronto Star but separates itself with its youthful vibe and dedication to Toronto subculture and on-the-pulse arts and culture content. It also tackles city affairs, from sports to politics to transit.
North of the City. York Region dwellers can pick up this magazine, published six times a year, for their fill of stories about style, design, arts, food and fitness pertinent to the north Toronto suburbs.
The Mississauga News. Now in its 45th year, the News is a Mississauga-centric newspaper published three times a week. A frequent winner of Ontario newspaper awards, it features stories about news and culture in Mississauga.
