Yara El Murr
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Art
Watch international films at these Toronto festivals
From Peruvian dramas and documentaries to Hungarian coming-of-age and romantic movies, Toronto is home to many festivals that showcase films from around the world.
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Art
This café in Toronto's Little Portugal lets you work all day
The Theatre Centre café/bar at 1115 Queen St. W. is a great place to work, meet up with friends or catch arts performances.
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Callouts
Donate water and Gatorade to help Torontonians stay hydrated in the heat
The West End Community Action Network is collecting donations of water, electrolyte drinks, easy-to-eat snacks and summer clothes.
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Health
Where to cool off during Toronto’s heatwave
We made a list of free spaces, including City-run centres, libraries and pools, so you can find a spot to stay cool in your neighbourhood this week.
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Callouts
How to donate your old bike to a new cyclist
BikeMatchWCN is a program run by Toronto’s Women Cycling Network that repairs and redistributes old bikes to cyclists across the city.
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Neighbourhoods
Fire hall vs. tennis court: the fight over City-owned facilities in Flemingdon Park
CreateTO, an agency managing the City’s real estate assets, is refining construction plans for a new fire hall in Flemingdon Park, but some residents aren’t pleased with the location.
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Employment
Job hunting help for Torontonians in Thorncliffe Park and beyond
If you’re looking for one-on-one help with your job hunt or looking for training programs that can put you on the path to a new career, this list is for you.
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Callouts
How to donate furniture and kitchenware to newcomer families in Toronto
The “Home Essentials Newcomer Support” non-profit group distributes gently used, donated household items to newcomer families to help them settle in Toronto.
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Health
Finding a good family doctor in Toronto
Looking for a family doctor in Toronto can be overwhelming - but don't get discouraged, we're here to help.
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Culture
Stop being a TTC hater — it's not that bad
OPINION: Toronto’s transit system has many flaws, but some haters need to check their privilege.
