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What does a city gain from labelling an inner area as a priority? The word ‘priority’ in this case implies that the subjects of discussion are burdens on the city and the country itself. Interestingly enough, the youth that reside in these areas typically do not wish to be defined as priority citizens of the city. Many youth in fact Continue reading Finding A Refuge In Priority Neighbourhoods
It’s October 25, 2011, and the City of Toronto has been occupied for the past week and a half by protests demanding change to our capitalist system. This protest started in New York at Wall Street, the heart of the world economy. The protests at Wall Street have now been there for more than a month. Hundreds and thousands of Continue reading Occupy Toronto/Occupy Wall Street
Being a youth in Jane and Finch has certain expectations. The children can be seen running around in a very carefree manner at any given time of the day. Depending on their ages, hereditary genes, etc., their teeth may appear pearly white, sand-beige and many are still losing teeth. However this does not stop them from smiling.
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over & expecting a different result each time. For three years, every single morning, I woke up from bed in hopes that it was all a nightmare, in hopes that if I drove over to your house I’d be greeted by a hug and of course that intoxicating smile of yours that always Continue reading The Daily News