One year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, true tales of love and resistance from Toronto
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from Toronto Life’slong-form archives Dear Reader, This week marks the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As the conflict rages on, Torontonians have continued to step up, both at home and abroad—marching to denounce Putin’s assault, raising millions of dollars and even flying to Europe to aid fleeing refugees. In this edition of The Vault, we revisit stories of love and resilience from Toronto’s Little Ukraine. Read on for first-person chronicles from the brave families who made harrowing escapes from their country, the good Samaritans who opened their doors to strangers and the Ukrainian Canadian leaders supporting their community through the horrors of war. —Madi Haslam, digital editor Since the war started, the corner of Bloor and Runnymede—a landing spot for new Canadians for more than 100 years—has been an epicentre of altruism BY ALI AMAD, GIORDANO CIAMPINI, ALEX CYR, JARED LINDZON, MORGAN CAMERON ROSS, HALEY STEINBERG, CAITLIN WALSH MILLER AND ANDREA YU | MAY 20, 2022 For decades, thousands of Ukrainians have settled in Bloor West Village, where they lovingly celebrate their culture. Since Russia’s invasion, the community has banded together in an impassioned display of solidarity. Blue-and-yellow flags hang in shop windows. Locals are opening their homes and wallets to families fleeing the war. Cooks and caterers are raising relief funds. More than a century after the first Ukrainians arrived here, this collection of stories shows that Toronto remains a place for belonging and renewal. READ THE FULL STORY Our current issue MARCH 2023: INSIDE THE BATTLE FOR THE TORONTO STAR Jordan Bitove and Paul Rivett promised to lead the Toronto Star into a golden era. Within two years, their big egos and clashing visions nearly tore the company apart. Our March issue shares the untold story of the owners’ doomed partnership, taking readers inside the vicious battle for control of the country’s largest newspaper. If you’re still not receiving Toronto Life at home, what are you waiting for? Subscribe today. Follow us for the latest from Toronto Life |
