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Is It Safe to Ride the TTC
Concerns over an apparent rise in violence on the TTC came to the Danforth. On the evening of January 27th, a robbery was reported at Pape Station. Minutes later, an assault had taken place on board a bus nearby in the same area, according to Toronto Police. The two incidents are just one of a large uptick in reported acts of aggression on the TTC that have plagued the company in recent weeks. This has led to fears and questions about whether riding the TTC is still safe. Incidents of violence are not unheard-of on public transit. In December 2022, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113, the union of transit workers…
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For the Love of ART – Summer 2023
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For the Love of Community – Summer 2023
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For the Love of Living – Summer 2023
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For the Love of Wellness- Summer 2023
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New Trails – Spring 2023
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Old Roads – Spring 2023
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Pit Stops – Spring 2023
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Scenic Detours – Spring 2023
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The Many Facets of Food Rescue at Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre
Bridget Marzin’s job is to rescue food. As the Food Security Worker at Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre, located in surburbia just off the Danforth, Marzin oversees dozens of volunteers and hundreds of food bank participants. Every day, she looks for new opportunities to reduce waste, rescue food, and secure donations to provide better food access for the Danforth community. Eastview Centre’s food bank runs on Tuesdays from noon to 2 p.m., when they serve households of one or two people, and again on Thursdays at the same time, when they serve households of three or more. “I don’t think anyone has the right to say who can and cannot [access…