Posts Tagged ‘Toronto’
Scadding Court’s unique community-driven programs support newcomer entrepreneursÂ
The Alexandra Park-based community centre’s unique structure empowers it to run programs for the community, by the community. Starting fresh in a new city — let alone a new country — can be overwhelming. But in the downtown west-end Toronto neighbourhood of Alexandra Park, a local community centre is helping newcomers get settled by putting…
Read MoreSpadina Museum art exhibit centring Black culture extended until May
Guided tours, quaint artifacts, and historical recreations are a part of any museum visit, but old history meets contemporary culture at Spadina Museum, where the Dis/Mantle exhibit places artistic representations of historical Black figures alongside portraits of Toronto Raptors. Dis/Mantle is part of the Awakenings program by the Toronto History Museums, a series of art…
Read MoreNEW HYPERLOCAL APP CONNECTS REGENT PARK RESIDENTS AND COMBATS STEREOTYPES
Hello Neighbour is a virtual community bulletin board that shows the downtown east-end neighbourhood through local residents’ eyes.
Read MoreDance show tours local schools to motivate youth to take climate action
A local dance group is taking an innovative approach to climate education that’s helping students in Brockton Village turn their eco-anxiety into action.
Read MoreToronto’s Hanlan’s Point now recognized as historically queer space
Island beach held Canada’s first Pride in 1971, remains one of world’s oldest surviving queer spaces.
Read MoreHarwood event venue provides oasis for local artists
Open Concepts T.O. brings together Toronto’s creative community for a performance party every week. The Green Line’s Anita Li talks to the event’s creator, and some of the artists who inspire each other. In the industrial area of the Harwood neighbourhood lies a hidden gem which has provided an oasis for local musicians and other…
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