The journey of Reconciliation is seen as a "profound responsibility," a sentiment echoed by Grade 1 teacher Ji Yun Chung, who ...

Labour activity at a primary care organization in North York has been disrupted. Nurses and Health Care professionals including administrative staff hit the picket lines on Monday to advocate for a ...

As part of a series of climate-friendly initiatives, York University’s faculty of Environmental and Urban Change has been working on a number of innovative Climate Solutions Parks, both on campus and ...

The impacts of COVID-19 on racialized and disenfranchised communities have been well-documented. The results thus far paint a stark picture regarding the effects on Black and Latino communities, ...

My name is Bibi Safraw Hanif, and I am the Co-Chair of the Firgrove Public School Council as well as a representative for the French as a Second Language Community Advisory Committee (FSLCAC). Let me ...

The new Canada Dental Care Plan is the biggest change to our public health care system in a generation. So far, the program has been a great success. The program came about in a deal between the NDP ...

The cost of living crisis is evident in the sharp rise of people using food banks, including the North York Harvest Food Bank. Demand has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, leaving many food banks ...

A new 320 bed Long-Term Care home is coming to Downsview and is already under construction. However, most people are not aware of it as little consultation or outreach has been done about the project ...

The Downsview Advocate is a community newspaper that seeks to promote our local neighbourhoods and foster community dialogue. We love our community and love to talk to everyone about it.

As the sun shines over Toronto, the city has started bustling with a new energy that has been in hibernation over the winter. The orange and yellow hue shines across the sky, reminding many of us of a ...

In the heart of Downsview, one education worker is empowering and motivating youth through physical activity and team-building. Meet Tony Wray, a speech pathologist at Westview High School, known ...

In March 2020, York University closed its doors for in-person learning and students had no choice but to shift to remote learning. It was an adjustment for all, and we had to overcome obstacles ...