Yorkgate Mall held its 3rd Annual Community Book Drive in support of community literacy programs. Visitors to Yorkgate Mall were asked to help donate a new or gently-used children’s and youth books at ...

With rising trade tensions between Canada and the U.S., many Downsview residents are making a conscious effort to buy local. Recent tariff threats from the U.S. have sparked a renewed focus on ...

Celebrated in commemoration of the first revelation of the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad, Ramadan remains a sacred month for Muslims. Marked by fasting, increased prayer, and self-reflection, many ...

March is a season of transition and new opportunities. As we watched to see if our Groundhog Day predictions come true, we welcome the official start of spring—and for students, a much-needed break ...

This March Break, the Jane and Finch Club is hosting an engaging March Break Camp from March 10–14, 2025, in partnership with the Grandravine Children’s Centre and the Grandravine Youth Centre. This ...

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 Downsview Advocate is a community newspaper that seeks to develop the civic fabric of the neighbourhood by fostering community dialogue and promoting civic participation.