The Grind

https://www.thegrindmag.ca/
The Grind (o The Grind Magazine) was created in 2022, as a voice for workers. Is operating as an independent publication and it focuses deeply on local stories, cultural, politics and opinions within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), where it is distributed for free across nearly 300 locations.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Toronto, Canada
Year the organization
started publishing:
2022
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Toronto

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Entertainment and culture
Society and human rights
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Social media platforms
Print
Twitter

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
David Gray-Donald
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue
Grants from local and national government, and other connected governmental institutions or entities
Local advertising sold by own team
Crowdfunding campaigns
Event ticket sales
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Audience support / reader revenue

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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