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With many losing their jobs or being stuck in the cycle of layoffs during the pandemic, labour issues have come to a head. Workers' rights, job stability, and employment quality are critical topics for the upcoming election.
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On the 24th of March, the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and the Dignity of Victims is an annual observance that raises meaningful tributes and honour to victims who face these violations. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the 24th of March as the official day for the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and the Dignity of Victims in December 2010.
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Two WCAC participants looking at their peers’ artwork. Their art is showcased in the Eleanor Winters Art Gallery.
If you’re looking for a safe space where your child can foster friendships and thrive creatively, then look no further than Winters Community Art Club (WCAC). Specializing in empowering youth through their after-school visual-art and drama programs, WCAC aims to amplify youthful imagination and expression, while still being educational.
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International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an annual event held on March 31. This significant date was founded in 2010 by the head of Transgender Michigan, Rachel Crandall, to recognize the trans community and the successes of trans people. This day serves to highlight the importance of advocating for trans issues. The term trans may include those who identify as non-binary, genderqueer, or gender non-conforming for inclusion.
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MPP Tom Rakocevic stands outside local Humber River Hospital.
While almost all industries have been impacted by COVID-19, few have been so heavily impacted as the healthcare industry.
Even now, families in Ontario are being left high and dry in anxiety-inducing, dangerous and potentially fatal hospital backlogs. In June of 2021, the Ontario Medical Association declared there was a backlog of upwards of 16 million health procedures, which has inevitably grown much worse since.
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MPP Tom Rakocevic introduces the Ontario Consumer Watchdog Act at Queen's Park.
Lina says she will never allow any door to door salespeople into her home again, after she was misled into signing a 10 year contract for an air filtration system in her home, costing her a total of nearly $5,000.
The Humber River-Black Creek resident said she thought she was helping out two young people who were trying to make a little extra money when they came knocking on her door one morning telling her the air filter would dramatically improve the air quality in her home.
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Coach Tony mentors youth from the Downsview Community through physical activity and team-building.
In the heart of Downsview, one education worker is empowering and motivating youth through physical activity and team-building. Meet Tony Wray, a speech pathologist at Westview High School, known lovingly by his team as Coach Tony when he leads the local chapter of HEROS Hockey in the Jane/Finch area.
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Elsa loves exploring the local art scene and shops in the city but grew frustrated when art featuring Toronto neighbourhoods always excluded Downsview. In response, she created her own graphic print of Downsview.
Elsa loves exploring the local art scene and shops in the city but grew frustrated when art featuring Toronto neighbourhoods always excluded Downsview. In response, she created her own graphic print of Downsview.
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Fans cheering for York United with their merch. Photo credit: chant.ca
Local Downsview professional soccer team, York United, is an initiative designed for individuals from all walks of life. York United is a team that gives opportunities to soccer lovers to jump-start their athletic careers no matter their age, race or gender. After speaking with Chris Duffin, a leader of York United, he mentions how many people love soccer. However, they do not have the chance to play professionally. York United provides the ability to play professionally and the chance to speak to other soccer players and share interests and opinions openly and with no judgment.
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Downsview community member youth volunteers and workers partaking in the weekly food bank. Photo credit: Pastor Bill Sunberg
A man, a father and an inspiration to many, Pastor Bill Sunberg. Pastor Bill Sunberg has been a Pastor of the Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene located on 1875 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M3L 1Y6 since January 1, 2005. He has worked as a Pastor in Nova Scotia for ten years and has worked in Vancouver for four years. Pastor Bill grew up in the United States of America but has lived most of his life in Canada and says that this is where he belongs. It is where his heart is.
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