When there is a demonstration going off on a spring-like Sunday afternoon in Toronto, called #slutwalk – it’s hard not to think a few interesting photo opportunities might present themselves (all photos Richard Budman.) The demonstration turned out bigger than expected as maybe thousands turned out to Queen’s Park, then marched a short distance to [...]
BLOG: Big crowds take to Queen’s Park with a provocative message in first ever SlutWalk Toronto (Mom, don’t read.)
April 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
BLOG: Walking home from the office, stumbled into an interesting Toronto Police scene on St. Nicholas st. (just north of Wellesley at Yonge.)
March 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A St. Paddy’s Day walk home after leaving the office had me stumble into an interesting scene unfolding on St. Nicholas st. around 7pm (it’s the small alley / street that’s just west of Yonge and north of Wellesley.) After a usual Rabba grocery stop, I headed north up St. Nicholas only to be stopped [...]
Thousands of Toronto Police assemble on University ave. for Sgt. Russell funeral procession
January 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
BLOG: The aftermath on G20 Sunday and Monday – mass arrests, more protests, and BIG questions about Police conduct
July 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
BLOG: My G20 Saturday – Protests, Violence, and chasing Black Bloc riot protesters. A very surreal day shooting the streets of Toronto
July 2, 2010 By 1 Comment
Police Cars burn on Queen St. during violent protests on G20 Saturday in Toronto
June 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
BLOG: Friday’s G20 effects in Toronto – Protests getting larger, more intense as Police riot gear comes out
June 26, 2010 By 1 Comment
Friday was officially the first day of the G8 Summit and world leaders arrived and made the travel north of Toronto to Deerhurst Resort. President Obama touched down at Pearson airport at 9:44 am and immediately boarded Marine One helicopter to Huntsville for meetings with the other G8 leaders. I decided to visit Allan Gardens [...]
Noted activist and protester Julian Ichim is stopped from entering Allan Gardens for G20 demonstrations until searched by Toronto police
June 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment