Julia Lawrence
ASSOCIATE EDITOR & LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER
Aspiring film photographer who studies journalism, communication and design at Toronto Metropolitan University. Visits beaches at 6 a.m. to clear her head.
Latest stories
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NeighbourhoodsWhere to find free Wi-Fi in Kensington-Chinatown
Scadding Court Community Centre and Toronto Public Library Sanderson Branch offer free wifi and charging spots.
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EmploymentYouth Resiliency Hub launches resources for unhoused Toronto youth
A new databank puts shelters, mental health services and employment centres all in one accessible spot.
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CommutingDo you live in or near Weston and Mount Dennis? We want to hear from you!
The Green Line's looking for solutions to systemic issues near and in Mount Dennis and Weston.
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CalloutsEast End Carrot Green Roof and Garden wants your pots
Carrot Green Roof and Garden wants your plant containers for its gardening space on Danforth Avenue.
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EnvironmentWhy the City of Toronto denied one of its most flood-prone neighbourhoods an emergency response plan
A local resident provided an audio recording of the June 2025 meeting between Rockcliffe-Smythe residents and city officials to The Green Line.
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EnvironmentAre block parties the new protest?
Local residents in Rockcliffe-Smythe learned how to protect their homes from flooding at an unlikely neighbourhood event.
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CalloutsDonate your old towels to West Neighbourhood House on Queen West
The longstanding charity on Queen Street West accepts clothing, food, tech and more — all year long.
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Art3 ways to be in love (and with) Little Jamaica
Looking for new ways to fall in love with your partner in Little Jamaica? Check out these date night ideas.
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AffordabilityTackling food insecurity with The Stop in Weston-Pelham Park
It’s no secret that Toronto is facing a food-insecurity crisis.
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HousingHow the new Toronto Tenant Union supports renters
The new Toronto Tenant Union is providing Torontonians with a community to fight against unfair landlords in the city.