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Get to know some of Toronto’s neighbourhoods better.
These student videos showcase the unique character of some of Toronto’s communities and capture what makes them unique. Explore locations, get to know some of the people who make them up, find out about activities offered, and discover the tastes and flavours that make up the tapestry of the city.
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Drop the gloves: Toronto Newsgirls Boxing Club
Since starting up the first female-run, all-women’s boxing club in Toronto 23 years ago, Savoy Howe has taught women of all ages, shapes and sizes how to box – including survivors of violence, and people in the LGBTQ2 community. With Howe as the head coach, for these boxers, Newsgirls isn’t just a gym. It’s a place of empowerment and strength[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BREg1IsPQI&t=1s”][vc_column_text]
A lookt at Joe Rockhead’s Climbing Gym
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Face to face: The Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers’ Market
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How is your TTC commute?
[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/_o-4xGapdA0″][vc_column_text]Scarborough Musical Theater: Mamma Mia!
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“Get Away from the Loneliness”
Seniors dance club at the Ralph Thornton Community Centre fosters togetherness
Mo Chak created the Tea Club For Seniors in 2003. Ever since, it has become a weekly event that helps the participants not only stay in good shape, but avoid social isolation. It gives them a place to meet others, while expressing themselves through the art of dance.
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Toronto students chit-chat and play at board game cafe
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The business of telling stories
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Ink & Water Tattoo artist on the process of getting a tattoo
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Frank Coburn: Insights on Moss Park and Harm Reduction
Frank Coburn, peer mentor at Street Health, a community nursing foundation in the Moss Park area, says the neighbourhood has always been a working class area, populated with all kinds of marginalized groups but rampant gentrification has driven up the cost of living making it impossible for the average person to live there.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Moss Pak’s Community Centre: Home away from home
The John Innes Community Recreation Centre in Moss Park has acted as a second home to many community members, especially the youth in the area, and offers multiple programs and facilities to people of all ages and backgrounds.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Imperial Rug Galleries: A glimpse at independent Moss Park businesses
Imperial Rug Galleries is another independently- owned business in Moss Park, located at 232 King Street E. in Toronto.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
A day at the Moss Park Market
Dustin Stern, a longtime sales clerk and event organizer for the Moss Park Market, speaks to the community building that is so intricately woven into his day-to-day work. In this video, he talks about the daily goings-on of the market, both behind and on the scene.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
New immigrant Xiao Zhong on her life in Canada
New immigrant Xiao Zhong explains how her perspective on her life in Canada has changed in the year and half that she has been here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/Q26KfhLvdAc”][vc_column_text]
Hockey Mania with the Toronto Marlies
A Toronto Marlies’ superfan explains why they are so dedicated to the junior hockey team. Since 2005, Liberty Village has been home to the Marlies.
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Skating at Moss Park Arena
Jeff Heffern, Moss Park Arena employee for 18 years, shows what his work and the arena is like.
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Tyler Chrisman on being George Turell’s mentee
Thorncliffe Park community figure George Turell is important to man young skaters. Mentee Tyler Chrisman explains the importance Turell had on him when growing up.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/rbiJ5YueUqU”][vc_column_text]
150 pizzas in three hours
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My Roti Place
A profile and comparison piece of “Reliable Fish and Chips” and “My Roti Place,” two neighbouring restaurants in Leslieville. Are new restaurants allies or enemies with the old restaurants in the area? Watch to find out.
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Discover what makes lamb shank so tasty
One of Bread & Salt Afghan Cuisine restaurant’s most popular dish is lamb shank. Discover more about its wealth of flavour, its distinctive taste elevated by its tender yet buttery bite.
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Thorncliffe’s new Starbucks
In September, Thorncliffe Park got it’s first taste of a Starbucks location. Since then, this store has encountered a wide variety of customers from different walks of life. The location is located near two of the largest public schools in the area.
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The international love for Bamiyan Kabob
Bamiyan Kabob, nestled between a myriad of small shops and stores, serves as a beacon to lovers of authentic Afghan food. For many in Thorncliffe Park and international food lovers, the restaurant offers a taste of the Middle East with their tasty, freshly prepared, one-of-a-kind meals. Check it out in the video below!
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A look at how Seneca College is giving students work experience
Seneca College give its students opportunities to get some hands-on work experience while in school.
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