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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!
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A young girl enjoying the works of Dr. Seuss. Photo credit: Catherine Hammond
Whether you like horror, science fiction, or fact-filled encyclopedias, there’s no time like the present to get hooked on some good ol’ books! This year, Young Readers Week takes place from November 15th to the 19th. It is a time to recognize the importance of reading and serves as an opportunity to introduce young children to the joy of reading.
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Photo credit: City of Toronto
Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember those who have served to create peace in our country. We remember those who fought for us and made it back to their families, those who continue serving for our country and we reflect upon the people that gave up their lives to make Canada a safe place to live in.
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Humber Meadows LTC being built at Finch and Hwy 400. Photo credit: Humber River Hospital
A new 320 bed Long-Term Care home is coming to Downsview and is already under construction. However, most people are not aware of it as little consultation or outreach has been done about the project by the provincial government.
Read moreElection 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.
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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.
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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/
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.
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Overview of the Downsview airport lands.Photo credit: id8 Downsview
Northcrest is pleased to announce that PSP Investments (PSP) and Hackman Capital Partners (HCP) have inked an agreement that will see Downsview become home to a new world-class television and film production facility. HCP will invest at least CAD$200 million through its subsidiary Manhattan Beach Studios to create about 1 million square feet of sound stages beginning in 2022, producing at least 2,500 new full-time, well-paying employment.
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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.
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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.
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