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View Web Version Headlines ⓘ On September 27, The Star introduced paid subscription on thestar.com. To access additional Newsletter stories, please consider subscribing at just 99¢ + tax for your first month. Thank you.     Construction 'boot camp' led to coveted trades jobs. But according to city documents, it also came with racial taunts and humiliation Hammer Heads, a Toronto program that helps disadvantaged young people gain access to jobs in the construction trades, has come under scrutiny from both the city and the province for allegations of verbally abusive behaviour and racist language, government documents show. Read More Privacy expert steps down from advisory role with Sidewalk Labs The resignation of Ann Cavoukian is a development one tech expert characterized as "a major blow to the legitimacy of the project." Read More Advertisement Unreleased City of Toronto draft reports urged council to stop risky 'underinvestment' in housing, transit Never-released recommendations say property taxes should match city's expenses and that new taxes are needed. Read More After nine months, the family of Selim Esen — a gentle artist, and a victim of an alleged serial killer — are finally able to hold memorial For nine months, his family had been waiting to mark Esen's death. In January, Cinar and his brother, Omer Esen, were informed their brother was among the alleged victims of accused serial killer Bruce McArthur. Read More Patrick Brown holds narrow lead in Brampton mayoral race, poll finds The former Progressive Conservative leader, who resigned that job amid sexual-misconduct allegations, is ahead of incumbent candidate Linda Jeffrey. Read More Kennedy Stewart beat out competition in tight Vancouver election that offered voters tons of options It is coming down to the wire in Vancouver as the two front runners are separated by about 300 votes in the city's election race, the last major contest to be decided. Read More   Story Behind the Story   Watch: How social justice reporter Laurie Monsebraaten covered alleged abuse at the Hammer Heads program Story Behind the Story delivers insights into how the Star investigates, reports and produces stories. Look for the video in this story. Read More     ✉ Like this? Click to sign up for more newsletters                 Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. One Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1E6. 416-367-2000. If you no longer wish to receive Headlines emails, please click here to unsubscribe. To see our Privacy Policy, click here.