Eric McMillan, Author at Streeter

Rathnelly Day and We the North

July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 Carolyn Bennett Carolyn Bennett, Rathnelly Day, Toronto Raptors

One of my favourite community events in Toronto-St. Paul’s only happens every two years. Rathnelly Day celebrates the neighbourhood’s rebellion in 1967.

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Reconciliation events continue in Toronto-St. Paul’s

June 7, 2019June 14, 2019 Carolyn Bennett Carolyn Bennett, Christie Gardens, Drew Hayden Taylor, Mabel's Fables, reconciliation, St. Matthew’s United Church, Tarragon Theatre, Toronto-St. Paul's

Almost every day, I learn about another inspiring reconciliation initiative by the outstanding people in Toronto-St. Paul’s.

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‘We need to call out racism in all its forms’

May 19, 2019May 25, 2019 Carolyn Bennett Carolyn Bennett, Holy Blossom Temple, Immigration, racism, Tailor Project, Toronto-St. Paul's

Canada has been built on First Peoples of this land, together with the contributions of the people who have left their homelands to come to Canada.

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We need to protect our democracy from digital weapons

February 10, 2019February 21, 2019 Carolyn Bennett Carolyn Bennett, Democracy, Toronto-St. Paul's

Recently we have been hearing new questions and concerns about protecting our democracy — and especially the integrity of the next election.

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Four words to live by this season

December 1, 2018December 22, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Carolyn Bennett, Toronto-St. Paul's

Every year at this time, we are inspired to think of others and how we can put our good wishes of peace, love, hope and joy into tangible action, MP says.

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We can be compassionate about refugees and uphold the law

October 9, 2018December 22, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Ahmed Hussen, Carolyn Bennett, Immigration, Oakwood Village Library, refugees, Syrian refugees, Toronto-St. Paul's

The people of Toronto-St. Paul’s have shown time and again just how compassionate and understanding to the needs of refugees our community can be.

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Tackling the ‘fear factor’ as homicide rate fluctuates

September 12, 2018December 22, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Carolyn Bennett, homicide

In 2017, police reported 660 homicides in Canda, 48 more than the previous year. This represents a 7 per cent increase in the homicide rate.

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Pipelines safer than rail transport through midtown, MP says

July 1, 2018December 22, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Carolyn Bennett, pipelines, railway safety, Toronto-St. Paul's

With the lack of pipelines being built in Canada between 2012 and 2017, the number of rail cars carrying crude oil across the country has tripled.

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Let us all try to ‘build back better’

May 8, 2018December 22, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Carolyn Bennett, Tragedy, van attack, Yonge Street

In the wake of the van attack at Yonge and Finch, we need to better understand the importance that a sense of belonging has as a determinant of health.

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All of us have to do better recognizing racism

February 27, 2018December 22, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Carolyn Bennett, racism

Canada 151 is the time for all of us to move into the next 150 years of Canada walking the talk of equality and inclusion.

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Homelessness to be subject of next Toronto-St. Paul’s summit

January 20, 2018March 18, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Carolyn Bennett, homelessness, Toronto-St. Paul's

At the Toronto-St. Paul’s Summit on Affordable Housing this past November, it was clear that homelessness was at the forefront of people’s concerns. We made a commitment to hold another meeting focused on homelessness.

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Indigenous people had little to celebrate in Canada 150

January 2, 2018February 27, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Canada 150, Carolyn Bennett, residential schools, Steve Teekens, Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Here in in Toronto-St. Paul’s, we are so proud of the work of Steve Teekens at Na-Me-Res and Sagatay.

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Canada 150 is almost over—it’s time to think about Canada 151+

December 2, 2017February 26, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Canada 150, Carolyn Bennett, Outstanding Neighbours

This year has been a cause for celebration for many, but also a time of reflection for our country. Indigenous peoples have lived more than 150 years of racism and the effects of colonization.

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