Can the Vacant Home Tax solve Toronto’s housing woes? Alexandra Park offers a glimpse.
THE GREEN LINE DOCUMENTERS NOTES Can the Vacant Home Tax solve Toronto’s housing woes? Alexandra Park offers a glimpse. A tense council meeting saw motions to cancel or pause the Vacant Home Tax fail, with Mayor Olivia Chow defending the program as crucial to addressing Toronto’s housing crisis. TORONTO CITY COUNCIL DEBATES THE REDESIGN OF…
Read MoreA summer with the Alexandra Park Youth Journalism Program at The Green Line’s community newsroom
THE GREEN LINE VIDEO STORY A SUMMER AT THE GREEN LINE’S COMMUNITY NEWSROOM AND ENGAGEMENT OUTPOST Our engagement editor Yara El Murr reflects on The Green Line’s Alexandra Park Youth Journalism Program. On Aug. 29, 2024, The Green Line celebrated the participants who completed the Alexandra Park Youth Journalism Program. yara el murr Award-winning journalist…
Read MoreAnnouncing Documenters Canada at The Green Line
We recruit, train and pay community members like you to attend and document public meetings, like City Council meetings. Come join us and become a Documenter.
Read MoreKnow Your Neighbour: Chef Harwash
THE GREEN LINE VIDEO STORY Know Your Neighbour: Chef Harwash Chef Houssam Harwash tells us about his favorite dish based on a family recipe, the importance of community support and his favourite aspects of running a food stall. Chef Houssam Harwash has been serving Arab street food at Market 707 since 2020. 📸: Enze Chen/The…
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THE GREEN LINE’S Documenters Canada Field Guide THE GREEN LINE AND CONCORDIA UNIVERSITYCreated by Concordia Prof. Magda Konieczna, Concordia students Clément Lechat and Sara Mizannojehdehi, and The Green Line editor-in-chief Anita Li September 1, 2024 : SARA MIZANNOJEHDEHI FOR THE GREEN LINE. Welcome to Documenters! Thanks for joining us! This guide will introduce you to…
Read MoreKnow Your Neighbour: Ulric Singh
THE GREEN LINE VIDEO STORY Know Your Neighbour: ULRIC SINGH Longtime crossing guard Ulric Singh describes what his job entails and what the city can do to make crossings safer for pedestrians. Ulric Singh helps pedestrian cross the street with his stop sign and whistle to help ensure they don’t get hit by cars. :…
Read MoreKnow Your Neighbour: Oso Agie
THE GREEN LINE VIDEO STORY Know Your Neighbour: oso agie Alexandra Park Community Centre youth coordinator Oso Agie reflects on the changes to the neighbourhood and how the community’s togetherness can help it survive. Oso Agie is a youth coordinator at Alexandra Park Community Centre. : Ron Sanchez/The Green Line. Ron Sanchez Volleyball player and…
Read MoreHow Scadding Court’s unique community-driven structure supports newcomer entrepreneurs
Independent businesses run by local women and immigrant entrepreneurs are thriving at Scadding Court, due to their programs that are made by the community, for the community.
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