Rukhshana Ahmadi

Toronto foodways: How to build community around the table

 From ethnic grocery stores acting as community hubs to skill-sharing pop-ups that revive lost dishes, food places across Toronto help people of all backgrounds preserve a piece of home while building connections and giving back to their neighbourhoods.

How to help newcomers in Toronto: Lessons from Canadian Connections

Anne Le Quang, executive director of Canadian Connections, tells us how the team fills gaps in newcomer support by helping refugees find housing, jobs and community.

Want to make change in Toronto? Youth advocate Ruth Alemayehu shares where to start

From founding a Black student mentorship program to deputing at City Hall, Ruth Alemayehu's advocating for a better city — whether that’s through health and housing policy or youth engagement.

How to shape your neighbourhood's future: Lessons from Moss Park Coalition's Ahsen Bhatti

For our January 2026 Changemaker interview, we spoke with community worker Ahsen Bhatti about community-driven planning, equitable development and how anyone can help build a better city.