Ben Rayner

Where this writer stands

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Recent work

• Ben Rayner: I could tell he might be trouble. But this is what happened when I talked to that worrying person on the busOpinion · Toronto Star · Apr 2, 2026
• Ben Rayner: I loved Toronto. I miss it every day. But I am relieved beyond measure that I leftOpinion · Toronto Star · Aug 27, 2025
• Opinion | The big debate: UFOs are in the spotlight again — but is there really anything to see?Opinion · Toronto Star · Jul 7, 2023
• Metallica shines with a new-old mixOpinion · Toronto Star · Oct 26, 2009
• EMI's safe old song: Now give me money, that's what I wantOpinion · Toronto Star · Sep 9, 2009
• Opinion | Jackson, Madonna hitting 50Opinion · Toronto Star · Aug 15, 2008