Headlines is now going to be a weekly feature, highlighting some of the interesting stories from our newspapers from the previous week.
Unique Mount Dennis theatre project will involve the community
Clark Kim, York Guardian – A new theatre project is starting up in Mount Dennis where the local residents will make up the cast and crew as well as contribute in every aspect of the production from script writing to costume design. Dale Hamilton, formerly of Action for Neighbourhood Change, says the project will be used as a tool for community development.
Hundreds swarm job fair
Jason Miller, Toronto Star – United Way Toronto member agency JVS Toronto’s Job Fair drew more than 600 people looking for work, nearly double last year's numbers. The crowds found long line-ups and apprehensive employers.
TAIBU opens doors in Malvern
Mike Adler, Scarborough Mirror – TAIBU, Scarborough's latest community health centre, is open in Malvern. Which means, after a few years of struggle and anticipation, that community gets a chance to improve its own physical, mental and even spiritual health. Only the second such centre to open in Scarborough (United Way member agency Westhill Community Services has recently added two satellites covering the rest of the area), TAIBU serves residents east of McCowan Road and north of Hwy. 401.
Jane-Finch pricey place
Tom Godrey, Toronto Sun – The lower-income Jane-Finch neighbourhood is one of the more expensive places in Toronto to buy the basic foodstuffs that all families need for a healthy diet, a Heart and Stroke Foundation survey found.
Mayor doles out $1.3M
Bryn Weese, Toronto Sun – Under the banner "Your city can help," the mayor announced a myriad of programs to help people find work, provide cheap meals for seniors and interest-free loans for renters facing eviction.