Affordable East York
Affordable child care in East York inching closer to reality, but not quickly enough, advocates say
As a resident of Toronto, Canada’s most expensive city, it can often be difficult to keep your own head above water.
When you have to keep multiple heads above water, matters can become even more complicated – especially when it comes to child care.
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Community work
2023 Agnes Macphail award nominations still open
Macphail, a significant figure in the history of East York, is regarded as a very accomplished woman in Canadian politics.
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Homes and Real Estate
Vulnerable seniors housed following opening of modular housing project in East York
Several senior citizens now have new roofs over their heads, thanks to the opening of 59 new permanent modular homes in East York.
News
Optimism prevails at Rupasinghe campaign celebration in wake of election loss
Spirits remained high despite an election loss for Kevin Rupasinghe and his campaign volunteers at their election night party Oct. 24.
News
Gardeners learn all about ‘hot composting’ on Carrot Green Roof
East-end residents got a crash course in the art of “hot composting” at the garden above The Big Carrot Community Market.
News
Popular wrestler headlines Greektown Wrestling’s biggest weekend yet
This Sunday marks perhaps the biggest day for the popular Greektown Wrestling event yet with one of wrestling's biggest stars appearing.
Homes and Real Estate
Latest Fair Pass expansion does not go far enough, advocates say
Transit advocates say they support the long-awaited expansion of the Fair Pass Transit Discount Program but it is not broad enough.
News
Mixed reaction on Danforth to dropping masking requirement
As the end of the provincial mask mandate approaches on March21, Danforth Avenue businesses report mixed feelings.
COVID-19
Black Mental Health Matters every day of the year, psychotherapist says
Does the annual observance of Black History Month have any impact on the mental health of the Black community?
Arts & Life
Arts Ahead 2022 symposium reimagines the future of art
Incorporating technology is at the forefront of artistic innovation, and more women should be...
COVID-19
Toronto’s public transit must up frequency, lower fares post-pandemic, advocate says
While public health workers work towards a COVID-19-free future, others are fighting to make public transit more efficient and accessible.
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