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, ...

Back to School for York University Students—Transitioning from online to in-person learning. York University students head back to school for the first in-person school year in over two years this ...

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 ...

July 26 2021, is National Disability Independence Day. Starting with signing the “Americans with Disability Act” (ADA) in 1990, July 26 became National Disability Independence Day, in commemoration of ...

York University has announced plans to open a new School of Medicine, a significant step in advancing healthcare education in Ontario. The announcement was made as part of Ontario’s 2024 Budget: ...

The Downsview neighbourhood holds many leaders who educate, aid, and inspire residents in all sorts of ways. With Black History Month present, the Downsview Advocate would like to shed light on two ...

On a cold winter day in 2022, Nathan Duarte, project coordinator for the Wilson Village BIA went to family-owned Vic’s Hardware located in the Downsview Shopping Plaza at Keele St and Wilson Ave to ...

The Jane and Finch Secondary Plan is nearing completion and is slated for final consideration at the Etobicoke-York Community Council. The Secondary Plan includes a set of goals, creates smaller ...

The Keele Finch Secondary Plan currently before Toronto Council, a plan that proposed major increases in population density for our neighbourhood, turns a blind eye to the main planning and safety ...

Dayana Stanislaus shines as a beacon of inspiration and talent in the bustling landscape of Canadian filmmaking. As the executive producer of the poignant documentary "Ray of Hope," her journey from ...

Halloween, a night filled with witches, goblins, and ghouls, is just around the corner. While the excitement for this spooktacular holiday is contagious, it's crucial to keep safety in mind while ...

Toronto Public Library announced the completion of the extensive renovation of its York Woods branch. Situated in the heart of the Jane and Finch community, the newly revamped York Woods branch stands ...