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Lawrence Heights

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Lawrence Heights funding not lost

April 5, 2014June 20, 2014 Shawn Star Chris Billinger, Lawrence Heights, Owen Hinds

It was left off the new list of priority neighbourhoods released on March 10, but Lawrence Heights will not be losing any of its city-backed programming.

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Lawrence Heights hit hard by the storm

January 15, 2014 Town Crier staff Franchesca Barry, ice storm, Lawrence Heights, Sezar Samin

While many areas of the city were hit hard by outages caused by the ice storm, Lawrence Heights was among the worst, with most of the TCH neighbourhood being out for five days.

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Cops call for help on murder case

September 28, 2012 Town Crier staff Lawrence Heights, murder, Paul Fitzgerald Benn, Toronto Police

Police are looking for information regarding killing of Paul Fitzgerald Benn

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Growing their own food

September 7, 2012June 8, 2014 Shawn Star African Food Basket, food, gardening, Jesse Zorzella, Lawrence Heights, Lawrence Heights Community Centre, Tropicana Community Services, Vegetables, volunteer

Lawrence Heights program helps residents veg out

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Community spooked by latest murder

July 19, 2012 Town Crier staff Flemington Public School, Lawrence Heights, murder, shooting

Lawrence Heights residents feel helpless as their suggestions to make neighbourhood safer often ignored

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Info sought in Paul Fitzgerald Benn shooting

June 12, 2012 Town Crier staff Lawrence Heights, murder, Paul Fitzgerald Benn, shooting

The 38-year-old man died of gunshots at Cather Crescent

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At-risk youth got game

April 13, 2012 Town Crier staff Abdi Mohamed, awards, Good News, Lawrence Heights, Toronto Sports Council, volunteer, Volunteer Award

Abdi Mohamed awarded for his Lawrence Heights basketball program

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Lawrence Heights' house of hope

January 9, 2012 Town Crier staff activism, Andrew Cox, community, Community Hub, Good News, Jacquline Dyer, Lawrence Heights, Sam Fernandes, Toronto Community Housing, Toronto Employment and Social Services, Toronto Police

How 37 Varna Dr. became a hub for the community

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Revitalization wins planning award

November 1, 2011 Town Crier staff Excellence In Planning Award, Gary Wright, Josh Colle, Lawrence Heights, Lawrence Heights Revitalization, Ontario Professional Planners Institute, Revitalization, Toronto Community Housing

Work on Lawrence Heights brings kudos from provincial body

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Signs of hope and prosperity in Lawrence Heights

May 13, 2011May 4, 2017 Shawn Star community housing, Jane's Walk, Lawrence Heights

When Torontonians hear or read about Lawrence Heights, it’s easy to consider the history of violence that has been intermittently plaguing the area for years.

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Gun crimes in Lawrence Heights

October 28, 2010 Town Crier staff guns, Lawrence Heights, violence

Lawrence Heights neighbourhoods are facing many gun-related concerns and the community is working to find an end to such violent activities.

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Hopefuls spar at Lawrence Heights mayoral debate

July 29, 2010 Town Crier staff development, Lawrence Heights, mayoral race, municipal elections

His opposition to plans for redevelopment in Lawrence Heights put mayoral candidate Rob Ford in the hot seat at a recent debate held in the neighbourhood.

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Lawrence Heights revamp given the go

June 28, 2010 Town Crier staff development, Lawrence Heights, Moscoe, Ward 15

It was a heated scene at North York Community Council on June 22 as community members and politicians weighed in on the Lawrence Heights redevelopment plan.

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Rally opposes Lawrence Heights project

June 21, 2010 Town Crier staff Goldhar, Lawrence Heights, municipal elections, Rally

About 200 people gathered at a rally in the Lawrence Heights neighbourhood on June 20 to protest the city’s plan to intensify the area over the next 20 years.

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Lawrence Heights skate park now open

June 8, 2010 Town Crier staff Lawrence Heights, skateboarding, skatepark

Teen Shaquille Williams has been waiting four years to hear the sound of boards and bikes rolling through Lawrence Heights.

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