Community Coalition Launches Campaign for Community Benefits at Downsview Park

September 24, 2021 Kumsa Baker

TCBN celebrates community benefits on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project with new construction apprentices, unions and community groups. Photo credit: Toronto Community Benefits Network

Downsview Park is currently in the planning stage for a large mixed-use neighbourhood which will see proposals to develop new housing, retail, commercial, institutional and/or community uses on the site. The combined site is estimated at 520 acres which is roughly the size of Toronto's downtown core area. These developments and projects like the recently announced Netflix film studios will lead to many changes at Downsview Park and the surrounding area for years and decades to come. One community group based in the local area is seeking to raise a key question - how does the community benefit from all of these new investments and developments?

Modified Semesters for the Upcoming School Year

September 23, 2021 Elizabeth Menjivar

A physically distanced classroom to contribute to the safety of students. Photo credit: Carlos Osorio

As summer comes to an end and students prepare to go back to school, the school boards are working hard to create a plan that ensures the safety of students, teachers and their families.

Downsview Advocate: Matias de Dovitiis for Humber River-Black Creek

September 20, 2021 Editor

In the upcoming federal election, the Downsview Advocate is proud to support local NDP candidate Matias de Dovitiis.

A longtime resident of the Downsview Community, Matias has worked, lived and volunteered to better the community for years.

Meet Your Federal Election 2021 Candidates For The Humber River- Black Creek Riding

September 17, 2021 Kuwarjeet Singh Arora

Election Day is on Monday, September 20, 2021. Don't forget to vote for the candidate of your choice! Please check out the positions from the four parties highlighted.

Take Back the Night: Fight Against Sexual Violence and Violence

September 16, 2021 Zaara Mazzuca

Take Back The Night march in Toronto, 1985. Photo credit: Toronto Public Library

It is no surprise that mental health is becoming a growing concern within our society today - whether that be because of the rise of more people struggling to maintain their mental health or simply the stigmatic barriers around this once taboo topic breaking down. Additionally, it is no hidden truth that with COVID-19, lockdowns, the unknown future and social cut-offs, the mental health of individuals from all communities is more at peril than ever before.

You Are Not Alone; World Suicide Prevention Day – Mental Health, COVID, and the Downsview Community

September 10, 2021 Krystal Grover

World Suicide Prevention Day Theme from the International Association for Suicide Prevention. Photo credit: https://www.iasp.info/2021/04/15/world-suicide-prevention-day-new-theme/

Transitioning Back to In-Person Learning at YorkU

September 8, 2021 Farzana Rohit

York University Student Farzana Rohit. Photo credit: Farzana Rohit

In March 2020, York University closed its doors for in-person learning and students had no choice but to shift to remote learning. It was an adjustment for all, and we had to overcome obstacles created by remote learning. However, as of September 2021, York University will be opening its doors for on-campus learning and students will now be able to return to their classrooms.

Community Coalition Launches Campaign for Community Benefits at Downsview Park

August 28, 2021 Kumsa Baker

Black Creek Community Health Centre Vaccine Roll-out

August 6, 2021 Muna Xassan

Volunteering with Black Creek Community Health Centre at clinic. Photo credit: Muna Xassan

As Ontario enters phase 2, Black Creek Community Health Centre continues to strive to get everyone in the community vaccinated. Black Creek Community Health Centre has opened multiple pop-up clinics throughout the Humber-River Black Creek communities ensuring that Downsview residents get their vaccine.

Prom During a Pandemic

August 4, 2021 Charlene Jose

Photo of Jezebel Melo-Centanni and Charlene Jose. Photo credit: Arissa Masi

All high school graduates had to deal with the disappointing and unfulfilling final year of high school. Almost all local schools chose to keep their graduations virtual, and none of the schools are hosting a prom. Fortunately, the students are coming up with creative ways to host their own prom–one way is throwing a backyard prom.