The journey of Reconciliation is seen as a "profound responsibility," a sentiment echoed by Grade 1 teacher Ji Yun Chung, who ...

Labour activity at a primary care organization in North York has been disrupted. Nurses and Health Care professionals including administrative staff hit the picket lines on Monday to advocate for a ...

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 new Canada Dental Care Plan is the biggest change to our public health care system in a generation. So far, the program has been a great success. The program came about in a deal between the NDP ...

The Downsview Advocate is a community newspaper that seeks to promote our local neighbourhoods and foster community dialogue. We love our community and love to talk to everyone about it.

The weekend is a great time to spend with the family but it’s also a nice excuse to get out of the house and enjoy what Downsview has to offer!We’ve created a list of awesome things to do in the ...

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, ...

Winding side streets are lined with sturdy brick bungalows, built during the suburban expansion after WWII. Major intersections anchor the plazas; the parking lots, strip malls and cavernous super ...

At just six-years-old Phyllis Webstad left her grandmother’s home on the Dog Creek reserve for the Mission—a place that would alter her life indefinitely. Wanting Phyllis to feel proud for her big day ...

My name is Bibi Safraw Hanif, and I am the Co-Chair of the Firgrove Public School Council as well as a representative for the French as a Second Language Community Advisory Committee (FSLCAC). Let me ...

In March 2020, York University closed its doors for in-person learning and students had no choice but to shift to remote learning. It was an adjustment for all, and we had to overcome obstacles ...

Canada made a momentous leap in 1966 to move towards universal health care, but since then, and for over 50 years, we have stalled progress. Most of the medications seniors take now did not even exist ...