@MarkColley

staff reporter @torontostar. i cover pretty much everything.

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Joined February 2017
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What might be Canada's last brick-and-mortar typewriter shop with regular hours is tucked away down a hallway on Toronto's east end. "It's like an art gallery that nobody knows about." For @TorontoStar: thestar.com/news/gta/it-s-li…

This Toronto typewriter store is one of the last in Canada: ‘It’s like an art gallery that nobody...

Simultaneously a workshop, boutique, donation centre and improvised museum, Toronto Typewriters is also “heaven” for its customers, its owner said.

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Brian Bradley@brianjbradleyAug 29
‘You guys don’t hate us, do you?’ Really nice file by the Star's @MarkColley with art by @bouquillon_
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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America.’ We took a road trip along the New York shores to see the fallout. thestar.com/news/world/unite…

On the American side of Lake Ontario, how Donald Trump has strained the ties that bind: ‘You guys...

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America.’ We took a road trip along the New York shores to see the fallout.

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Michelle Shephard@shephardmAug 29
“We’re so sorry!” A great road tripping feature by @MarkColley & 📷 by @bouquillon_ in @TorontoStar as Lake Ontario, becomes Lake America for some… thestar.com/news/world/unite…

On the American side of Lake Ontario, how Donald Trump has strained the ties that bind: ‘You guys...

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America.’ We took a road trip along the New York shores to see the fallout.

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Mark Ramzy@markramzyyAug 29
An essential Saturday read from the remarkable pen of @MarkColley, with pics from @bouquillon_: thestar.com/news/world/unite…, via @TorontoStar

On the American side of Lake Ontario, how Donald Trump has strained the ties that bind: ‘You guys...

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America.’ We took a road trip along the New York shores to see the fallout.

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On the American side of Lake Ontario, how Donald Trump has strained the ties that bind: 'You guys don’t hate us, do you?' trib.al/wey6QQX

On the American side of Lake Ontario, how Donald Trump has strained the ties that bind: ‘You guys...

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America.’ We took a road trip along the New York shores to see the fallout.

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Our Friday front page says it all: Lake Ontario, forever. Show us your best Lake Ontario photo — a favourite view, memory or moment on the lake, along with the location. Share it below with #LakeOntarioForever, or email [email protected]
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This retirement home will have a front-row seat at the Honda Indy. The seniors are loving it trib.al/PpjJIgt

This Markham retirement home will have front row seats to the Honda Indy. These seniors are loving...

The Roar on the Lakeshore is now on the doorstep of a Markham seniors’ home. “It will be loud,” one resident said about Sunday’s race. “But I can handle it.”

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MARK COLEY II JUST MADE THE GREATEST CATCH WE'VE EVER SEEN!!! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 #ShuckYeah #SCTop10
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The Billy Bishop fight 2.0: How Doug Ford’s jets vision rapidly soared — then crashed thestar.com/news/gta/the-bil… From me and @MarkColley today via @TorontoStar

How Doug Ford’s vision of jets for Billy Bishop airport briefly soared — then came crashing down

A vision for an expanded airport, with jets landing every two and a half minutes, had barrelled down the runway, then came to a screeching halt.

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Steve Russell@SteveRussellJul 15
The view of the Northern Ontario forest fire haze engulfing the Toronto Skyline from Humber Bay Park West. #ForestFire #TorontoHaze #TheBigSmoke #Toronto
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Tonda MacCharles@TondaMacCJul 14
Big news for our @TorontoStar Ottawa buro: @markramzyy is now full-time after graduating this spring. And @StephTaylornews is joining our team from the National Post, as the federal politics buro expands. We’re thrilled to have them both.
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ICYMI: Gunfire near the Salsa on St. Clair festival Saturday killed two men, seriously wounded four others and sent thousands fleeing. Organizers said Sunday morning the festival will not continue its second day as police investigate. thestar.com/news/gta/follow-… via @TorontoStar

St. Clair shooting recap: Why police didn’t issue an emergency alert; Josh Matlow calls for review...

Two people were killed and multiple injured Saturday near the Salsa on St. Clair festival. Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw said investigators will be ‘relentless’ in pursuing suspects.

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America the band delivered major nostalgia at wistful Massey Hall show trib.al/vZ4wi4S

America the band played the nostalgic hits at Massey Hall in Toronto

The group, led by sole original member Dewey Bunnell, played the hits at their Toronto concert.

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Meet the border collie chasing Canada geese away from Toronto’s World Cup training pitch trib.al/lPf4AUB

Meet the border collie chasing Canada geese away from Toronto’s World Cup training pitch

Keeping the pitch in good condition at the Etobicoke training facility is not easy — even for a practised herder.

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#Update: Hundreds of police officers are lining the street entering the coroner’s for the procession for Const. Marc Pinizzotto, who was shot and killed while conducting a search warrant earlier this morning. Here's the latest: trib.al/imuHo6t
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Abby O'Brien@abbyjobrienJun 11
#LIVE: Toronto police shooting; Officer shot on duty has died; second person taken to hospital thestar.com/news/gta/toronto…

Toronto police shooting recap: Officer Marc Pinizzotto was 18-year veteran; suspect named by police

Police have named the 19-year-old suspected shooter as Nicholas Bennett, saying he will be charged with first-degree murder in Pinizzotto’s death.

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The Texas Rangers installed a deeply controversial statue in their ballpark concourse this spring. And they aren't willing to provide answers as to why it's there. Yikes. Important work from @SamBlum3: nytimes.com/athletic/7197558…
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Hey, that's my story. Now is as good a time as ever to read it.
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It’s a proud, history-making moment for our country as we watch Ontario's @Astro_Jeremy take flight on the Artemis II rocket and help lead the next era of space exploration. All of Canada is cheering for you on your journey. thestar.com/news/canada/jere…

This Canadian astronaut is set to fly to the moon. First, he had to tell his parents he might not...

Jeremy Hansen, 50, grew up on a farm in southwestern Ontario, the only child of two automotive factory employees. He will fly on NASA’s mission to return to the moon for the first time in more than...

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Ben Mussett@mussettbApr 1
“Nancy Hansen is a mom, so she can tell when her son is lying to her. But from behind a glass wall at quarantined NASA facilities, Jeremy Hansen—the Canadian who will, if all goes to plan, launch to the moon Weds—was relaxed as ever.” @MarkColley in FLA thestar.com/news/canada/cana…

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen relaxed, confident as Artemis II prepares to launch for the moon

The launch window opens at 6:24 p.m. Wednesday for the mission sending humans back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

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Tonda MacCharles@TondaMacCMar 23
Hey journo friends. The @TorontoStar Ottawa bureau is expanding, looking to fill a new full-time position in the nation's capital. Details here: jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Tor… via @SmartRecruiters

Torstar is looking for a Journalist, Ottawa (Full-time) in Downtown, Ottawa, ON, Canada

The Toronto Star is expanding its Ottawa bureau to redefine federal political coverage for Ontario. We are looking for seasoned reporters to deliver high-stakes, enterprise journalism that connect...

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Andy Takagi@andy_takagiJan 31
Here it is: the inside story of how the Eglinton Crosstown LRT went off the rails. This was the result of months of work, research and sourcing. In collaboration with the best, @dmrider thestar.com/news/gta/off-the… via @TorontoStar #onpoli #TOpoli

Off the rails: The inside story of how the Eglinton Crosstown LRT went from transit dream to...

Over the past decade and a half, the Crosstown has cast a shadow on a swath of Toronto and is becoming, to many, a symbol of the city’s inability to fulfil its potential.

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Why Mark Carney ordered a Hawaiian slice with Doug Ford: A far-too-serious analysis of pizza politics. Fun read from @MarkColley thestar.com/news/canada/why-… via @torontostar

Why Mark Carney ordered a Hawaiian slice with Doug Ford: A far-too-serious analysis of pizza...

Was ordering a slice of pizza with pineapple on it a display of Canada’s soft power? We had to find out.

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