Julia Lawrence
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Callouts
Help this Toronto history project document the stories behind memorial benches
That Bench Project is a site to document the people behind the memorial plaque on benches and create a living archive of Toronto’s history.
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2026 Toronto Election
Olivia Chow is Toronto mayor for a second term. Here’s what to expect
What you need to know about Olivia Chow, who won the mayoral seat again during the 2026 Toronto municipal election.
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2026 Toronto Election
York South-Weston councillor candidates answered your questions
Ward 5 York South-Weston councillor candidates answered questions about food insecurity, affordable housing, flooding and more.
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2026 Toronto Election
The dos and don'ts for election signage in Toronto
Breaking City of Toronto election sign rules may be more serious than you think with $200 fines or Toronto Police Service reports.
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Community
Learn about the local teacher behind this park's name
Community members in York University Heights honour local teacher through park renaming ceremony in September.
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Callouts
Calling all drivers: Volunteer for West Neighbourhood House's Meals on Wheels
The Toronto-based organization is looking for volunteers available on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to drive meals around.
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Community
Join these Toronto Public Library book clubs to meet fellow book lovers
Here’s a list of all the book clubs Toronto Reference Library offers to Torontonians through programming for all ages and niche interests.
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Education
The early days of postal service in Toronto, explained
Toronto’s postal history began in York in the late 1700s; here’s what you need to know about postmasters, how people got their mail and more.
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Community
Working at The Green Line changed how I view Toronto
The Green Line's work shares neighbourhood gems, solutions to systemic issues and ways to thrive to Torontonians across the city.
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Callouts
Donate coffee and tea to this community hub in downtown Toronto
Give back this fall season to a church community hub in downtown Toronto that supports Torontonians year round.
