Adele Lukusa
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Changemakers
Driving change in your community with long-time activist Paul Taylor
For one of our Changemakers newsletters, we spoke with Paul Taylor, former FoodShareTO executive director and current co-CEO of Evenings & Weekends Consulting, about community-driven activism.
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Changemakers
Turning likes into action, with community worker Diana Chan McNally
For our April 2025 Changemakers newsletter, we spoke with community and crisis worker Diana Chan McNally about online and in-person advocacy, from Instagram to City Hall.
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Changemakers
How to cycle and drive safely in Toronto with David Shellnutt, the Biking Lawyer
For our March 2025 Changemakers newsletter, we spoke with David Shellnutt, founder of The Biking Lawyer LLP and the Bike Brigade, about bike lanes, road safety and more.
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Changemakers
How to overcome political disillusionment with Fizza Khalid
For our February 2025 Changemakers newsletter, we spoke with one of the faces behind the Scarborough Environmental Association about local activism.
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Food
HOW TO FIND AFFORDABLE GROCERIES IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
Have you ever put a snack back after seeing its price? 🍎 The cost of living crisis is hitting us hard here 😮💨 This month, we're breaking down why some food items in Toronto feel like a luxury, who's using food banks and where to find local and affordable groceries.
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Changemakers
On the power of collective organizing with Megan Kee
For one of our Changemakers newsletters, we spoke with housing advocate Megan Kee about the organizing lessons she learned through her work in No Demovictions.
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Changemakers
On the history of community-led land trusts with Chiyi Tam
For one of our Changemakers newsletters, we spoke with urban planner and anti-displacement organizer Chiyi Tam about the history of community organizing in Chinatown.
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How to tackle housing challenges with organizer Flynn Daunt
For our January Changemakers newsletter, we spoke with community organizer Flynn Daunt about renovictions, tenant advocacy and working with the Keele Area Tenants Committee.
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Food
Shopping local groceries with AltGrocery's Tom Pischel
For our November Changemakers newsletter, we spoke with AltGrocery's founder, Tom Pischel, about building a map that points people towards alternatives to big-box stores.
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Story
BUILDING MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY IN TORONTO
If you’re struggling to make friends in Toronto, you’re not alone. 🥶 One report says 44% of youth here report feeling lonely. Also, our vibe when it comes to public spaces isn't the best. It’s almost like our public spaces are designed to discourage…the public. 💀
