Your Custom Text Here
Photo: Black Creek Community Farm (blackcreekfarm.ca)
The fight against hunger is a global effort that requires the participation of all individuals, communities, and governments around the world.
The fight against hunger is a global effort that requires the participation of all individuals, communities, and governments around the world.
Read more
Photo by Rajiv Perera on Unsplash
Despite its challenge, technology has the potential to bring families together
Despite its challenge, technology has the potential to bring families together
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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 more
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 more
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 more
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 more
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 more
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 more