COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented impacts on many companies and stores, especially small businesses. On November 9, 2021, City Council approved a 15 percent reduction in the property tax rate for small businesses through a new property tax subclass. This tax relief effort is widely viewed as a step in the right direction to make taxation fairer in our pandemic recovery.
Read moreLetters to the Editor - Truth and Reconciliation in Canada - Part 3
A series by Sheri Alcordo’s Grade 7-8 class at Gulfstream Public School.
Dear Editor,
Greetings, I am a grade ⅞ student from the Toronto School. I am writing to share my opinion about Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30th.
I am writing to you to talk about the things that were going on in the residential schools. In my opinion, I think us, all students, should have an assembly of Truth and reconciliation to show how bad it was for the Indigenous students getting bullied, being treated unfairly, and being hated on for what identity they were
Read moreNo deal yet for parent's waiting for better childcare in Ontario
Doug Ford's Conservatives have commercials out saying that "We are the party saying yes"
While that may be true for big capital projects that help the development industry, it has not been the case with the education file. Ontario is last in working out a deal to develop a more affordable child care system with the Federal government.
Read moreVolunteers uplift Jane and Finch: celebrating International Volunteer Day
Youth Council Members discussing advocacy and volunteer opportunities. Photo credit: Amanpreet Chonkrian
Volunteering is an activity that is seen not just in Canada, but all over the world. Teenagers, young adults, and people of other age groups volunteer all the time. Whether it’s for high school volunteer hours or just an activity, there are always people contributing to their community through volunteer work.
Read moreCelebrate the Holidays with Black Creek Pioneer Village and Fresh City Farms!
Photo credit: Amanda (lifeatcloverhill.com)
With the last two of our holiday seasons spent cooped up in our houses with our pajamas, there has never been a better opportunity to reunite with friends and family (safely, of course)! From sipping candy-cane hot chocolate to that amazing family dinner, the holidays are a great time to rest and recharge from the stress of everyday life. Here are some fun activities happening in Downsview this holiday season.
Read moreLetters to the Editor - Truth and Reconciliation in Canada - Part 2
A series by Sheri Alcordo’s Grade 7-8 class at Gulfstream Public School.
Dear Editor,
Good morning, I'm a Toronto Grade 7 student in Mrs. Alcordo’s Class at Gulfstream PS. I'm going to talk about Truth and Reconciliation Day today. You might wonder, "What is Truth and Reconciliation Day?" It's a day to honour the Indigenous children who have passed, survivors of the residential school system, as well as their families and communities.
Read moreLetters to the Editor - Truth and Reconciliation in Canada - Part 1
A series by Sheri Alcordo’s Grade 7-8 class at Gulfstream Public School.
Today, youth in public schools are learning the relevance of student voice. That is, having the opportunity to view perspectives using different lenses about social justice issues, have dialogue, reflect and then think of ways to impact a larger audience to take action. Award winning teacher, Sheri Alcordo makes a point of providing learning opportunities for her students to be empowered and engage in cross curricular, culturally relevant and inclusive learning, in this case, letter writing, for an intentional purpose.
Read moreHoliday season is upon us – let’s spread joy & shop local
Montevideo Bakery & Café. Photo credit: Montevideo staff
The impact of the pandemic has been detrimental for nearly everyone and anything but has truly honed down on small businesses. That’s why this year, it is especially important for us to get out there and shop from small businesses, just in time for the holiday season!
Read moreShare your vision for the future of the Jane Finch Mall site on December 14
Can’t join? Visit the jfm+ Community Engagement Space at Jane Finch Mall, located across from Shoppers Drug Mart, to learn more. Photo credit: jfm+
With the arrival of the Finch West LRT, our community is already growing and changing in new ways, including new development. The owners of Jane Finch Mall recognize the mall’s significance in the community and have created jfm+ to start the process of planning for the future of the Jane Finch Mall site.
Read moreEliminating violence against women: building safer communities
Author, Speaker, Paralegal Sandra Anin. Photo credit: Envoyphotography
From November 25th to December 10th every year, Canadians recognize 16 days of Activism against Gender-based Violence. The first day, November 25th is International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women. According to the United Nations (UN), 1 in 3 women will experience physical or sexual violence in their life (usually by their partner), 52% of women in marriages make their own decisions about sexual activities, and 71% of all human trafficking victims are women and girls, and 3 out of 4 are sexually exploited.
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