the bridge is a monthly community newsprint circulating in Toronto’s Downtown East area. A commitment to local coverage, this periodical strives to source up-to-date activity and diverse interests from heritage, planning, culture, development, art and opinions.
Meet Our Team
Andre Bermon
Publisher/Editor Community enthusiast and resident of Queen Street East since 2011. Andre started the bridge community newspaper in late 2019 to provide a platform for residents and businesses in the downtown east area. Instagram
Eric Mills
Copy Editor Long-time Toronto resident Eric Mills is a former journalist and for many years a freelance editor. He has a passion for cycling and progressive politics in diverse, sociable and sustainable communities.
Bruce Bell
History Columnist Bruce’s mission is to tell Toronto’s history through his tours, writings and lectures. Bruce is a five-time nominee for the Order of Ontario for his work interpreting Toronto’s past. Before joining the bridge, Bruce was the history columnist for the Bulletin Newspaper for 19 years. For more information and photos please visit Bruce’s website.
Ben Bull
Columnist Ben is a father of four living in the St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood. He grew up in Leeds, in the north of England, and moved to Canada 25 years ago, ‘for love’. His passions are cycling, football, writing, strumming his guitar (badly) and urban planning. He is onto his third career, and hopefully his last, working in IT. He has previously worked as a Registered Nurse and a Shelf Salesperson.
