Jaye Robinson being treated for breast cancer
Don Valley West councillor Jaye Robinson has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing an “extensive treatment plan,” she announced this morning.
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Leaside Daily Updates: June–August 2019
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Leaside neighbourhoods.
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North Toronto Daily Updates: June-July 2019
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in North Toronto neighbourhoods.
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Lane naming reflects Edna Beange’s life of activism
The new had better be kept clean and accessible, Don Valley West MP Rob Oliphant warned. “Edna is watching,” he said.
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Leaside Daily Updates: May 2019
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Leaside neighbourhoods.
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Volunteer work keeps marginalized from becoming victims: Macphail winner
Volunteer work gave her training to help get through the disaster that hit her life a year ago, Karen Fraser said in accepting the Agnes Macphail Award.
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Vigil held for those lost in New Zealand mosque shootings
On March 17, a vigil was held at St. Cuthbert’s to ommemorate the lives of those lost during the mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Leaside community activist eulogized in Parliament
Leaside and East York lost one of their most prominent citizens with the death of Edna Beange, 98, on Jan 7.
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Former trustee Gershon presented with citizenship award
Gerri Gershon, who served as public school trustee for 33 years, received the Award for Citizenship at Don Valley West’s New Year’s Levee.
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Carolyn Bennett kicks off campaign for ‘tough’ election
Tucked in a booth at the Midtown Gastro Hub in Deer Park on Sept. 6, Toronto-St. Paul’s MP Carolyn Bennett admitted this federal election is going to be a tough one.
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North Toronto, Leaside students returning after productive summer
Impressive group of students are making their way back to school after productive summers learning skills to further their careers and make a difference in the world.
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Leaside teen passes shoe charity on to family friend
After a four-year run, 17-year-old Mackenzie Bier of Leaside is handing down her shoe charity to a family friend.
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Me Too speech wins contest for eight grader
Maeve Pestonji, a Grade 8 student at St. Anselm Catholic School in Leaside, didn’t expect to win the Agnes Macphail Public Speaking contest.
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Remember your roots, Agnes Macphail Award-winner advises
“If you don’t have ceremonies like this, then people forget,” Agnes Macphail Award-winner Burtin Fripp told the audience Saturday at the East York Civic Centre.
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April 12: Youth Career and Jobs Fair
Young people looking for either a summer job or a long-term career can take advantage of a jobs fair just for them on April 12.
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