Mental health is an often invisible, always difficult, and uniquely unaddressed challenge affecting Canadians young and old alike. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, in any given year 1 in 5 Canadians will be affected by a mental health problem or illness.
Read moreComing together in difficult times: Local organization fills a need for support
The holiday season is a difficult time for grieving families. Loss, trauma and recovery are often taboo subjects in today’s world- especially regarding victims of violent incidents. Unfortunately, these incidents occur. An important part of community building is acknowledging that they do and helping rehabilitate those who have suffered through them.
Read moreTough time for tenants
Each month, many tenants are forced to decide which items they can afford, and which items they will simply have to go without in order to be able to pay their rent on time.
Read moreLocal secondary teachers are on strike! But why?
Toronto Secondary Teachers are on strike! Teachers at Emery Edvance Secondary School and Emery Adult Learning Centre are voluntarily taking their lunch time to spread information about why they are striking. They want the provincial Conservative government, led by Doug Ford, to reverse the cuts to education. Over the past year, Doug Ford has cut education over and over again.
Read moreUpdate on the fire at 235 Gosford Blvd.
On Friday, November 15, the apartment building located at 235 Gosford Boulevard, near Jane and Steeles, experienced a 5-alarm fire that displaced close to 354 hundred residents and resulted in the death of one resident. The fire reportedly started on the eighth floor, but the Ontario Fire Marshall is not viewing the fire as suspicious at this time.
Read moreSanta comes to Jane and Finch
My name is Ayesha and I’m a part time elf. Technically, I’m a Drummer Girl, but I find elf catchier. If you’re a child, read no further. If you’re a grownup, then once you’re done reading this, please make sure you hide this newspaper where a child can’t reach it. The last thing I need is the kids finding out I’m not from the North Pole.
Read moreCommunity program creating a much-needed safe space for Latinx Youth
Teach2Learn (T2L) is a local grassroots organization that hosts a weekly program, “Academic Youth Success” which has created a space for Latinx youth to come together and participate in educational workshops. These workshops cover topics like: youth engagement, mediation, mindfulness, financial planning, public speaking, being a newcomer, racism, sexism, and other important topics.
Read moreUpdate for Residents of 235 Gosford Blvd.
On Friday, November 15, the apartment building located at 235 Gosford Boulevard, near Jane and Steeles, experienced a 5-alarm fire that displaced close to 700 hundred residents and resulted in the passing of one. The fire reportedly started on the eighth floor, but the Ontario Fire Marshall is not viewing the fire as suspicious at this time.
Read moreNDP win in Humber River-Black Creek would be historic
This federal election is shaping up to be a tight local race between NDP candidate Maria Augimeri and Liberal candidate Judy Sgro.
A Federal NDP election win in our community would be historic and a major wakeup call to politicians across this country.
I will be voting for change, and will be supporting Maria Augimeri. As a former City Councillor and Chair of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Maria Augimeri has a strong history of delivering wins in Downsview including new libraries, parks and playgrounds for families.
Read moreMeet your candidates for Humber River Black Creek
Election Day is on Monday, October 21. Don't forget to vote for the candidate of your choice! Please check out the positions from the four parties below.
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