As some gather for Canada Day today, please remember to stay cool and hydrated during the heat❤️ Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful day!

Sharing, Funding shortfall is affecting education in local schools, written by Shameera Husain. An important read on the challenges students and families are experiencing in local schools, and why continued investment in public education matters. 🔗 Link in the comment.

We would like to share this article, The Wetlands in Downsview Park Are Affecting Our Health?!, written by Ravneet Kaur Kundan. 🔗 Read the full article here: www.downsviewadvocate.ca/news/the-wet...

🚨 Hot off the press! 🚨 Our June issue has arrived! 📍 Find it in your local library and community centre too!! 📸 Send us pictures of you with your copy to be featured on our socials! #DownsviewAdvocate #Toronto #TorontoNews #Downsview

‼️ Cost of living still rising ‼️ Rising prices means rising hunger and financial struggles for Canadians. We would like to share this article, Cost of living still rising, written by Karina Singh, on inflation, affordability, financial pressures, and more. Read full article here, buff.ly/0pF2sTX

🌟 Freedom through joy🌟 Freedom deserves to be celebrated, remembered, and protected! We would like to share this article, Freedom through joy, written by Janelle Brady, on the upcoming celebrations of Juneteenth, Labour Day, Carnival, and more. 🔗 Read the full article in our bio!

⚽️ Are you ready for FIFA World Cup 2026?⚽️ As excitement builds for the world's biggest soccer event, we're excited to sharing this article, Canada's Diverse World Cup Squad, written by Joseph Williams for the Downsview Advocate. Read the full article here! > www.downsviewadvocate.ca

🐈️ Toronto Humane Society urges pet parents to prioritize parasite prevention this spring! 🐕️ ‼️ Warmer Temperatures Increase the Risk of Fleas, Ticks, Mosquitoes, and Intestinal Parasites‼️ Book appointments at www.TorontoHumaneSociety.com

🌻Happy Mother's Day 🌻 Today, we celebrate and honour all the incredible mothers, caregivers, and mother figures who support, nurture, and uplift our communities every day. The Downsview Advocate wish you a day filled with appreciation, joy, and care. ❤️

4th Annual Community Book Drive at Yorkgate Mall! www.downsviewadvocate.ca/news/annual-...

4th Annual Community Book Drive — Downsview Advocate

Visitors to Yorkgate Mall were encouraged to donate new or gently used children’s and youth books as part of the Community Book Drive held during March Break and Easter activities from March 14 to 28....

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Max & Ruby are back this Saturday, April 4, from 1 – 4pm for more Easter FUN! Kids who visit Max & Ruby will receive a FREE 4” x 6” photo with a frame and an Easter Bunny activity book! Kids, don’t miss our FUN FREE Easter Crafts & Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 4, from 1 – 4 pm!

Students in the Arts and Culture program at Downsview Secondary School had an opportunity this week to learn about careers in the live entertainment industry through a special visit from Live Nation Canada. www.downsviewadvocate.ca/news/live-na...

Live Nation Canada Sparks Future Talent at Downsview Secondary — Downsview Advocate

Students in the Arts and Culture program at Downsview Secondary School had an opportunity this week to learn about careers in the live entertainment industry through a special visit from Live Nation C...

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Ontario child care at a crossroads. Five years have passed since the federal government signed on to the commitment of $10 a day child care. For many families, that promise offered real hope. By Luyu Hu and Gayaththiri Aruran. www.downsviewadvocate.ca/news/childca...

March Break madness Starts TODAY!!! Join York Gate Mall for an exciting week of fun, free events! 🎉 🎊🥳 See list below ⬇️

Student face greater and growing pressures to get into schools. Narren Sivasegaram writes for the Downsview Advocate. www.downsviewadvocate.ca/news/rising-...

Families across Ontario are living through an affordability crisis, and the grocery store has become the frontline. @tomrakocevic.bsky.social writes for the Downsview Advocate www.downsviewadvocate.ca/news/groceri...

We’re paying too much for groceries  — Downsview Advocate

In Ontario, over the last five years alone, the price of fresh vegetables has climbed 28 percent. Beef is up 57 percent. Why? A major reason is a lack of true competition. Most grocery stores are owne...

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March Break madness kicks off on Saturday, March 14! Join us for an exciting week of fun, free events! 🎉🎊🥳 🎤March Break Idol – Open Auditions Saturday, March 14, Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18 • 1pm – 3pm

With daylight saving time changes this last Sunday, a look at seasonal affective disorder and its effect, Michael Bai writes for the Downsview Advocate. www.downsviewadvocate.ca/news/seasona...

Seasonal Affective Disorder: The consequence of daylight saving time — Downsview Advocate

As winter approaches its final few weeks and people begin to prepare for the upcoming spring season, many Downsview residents can look forward to sunnier days and more time spent outdoors. However, wi...

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Campaigns such as Fund Our Schools paint a different picture than that of the Minister of Education. The per student funding allocation has fallen for years and there is a lack of investment in public education. @janellebrady.bsky.social writes www.downsviewadvocate.ca/news/our-pub...

The crisis in post-secondary education is happening in this province because Ontario is spending about half of what Quebec is spending per student. We are not investing in our youth here, but others are and you see the difference. www.downsviewadvocate.ca/news/osap-ch...

Observed by Muslims across the world, Ramadan is marked by daily fasting from dawn until sunset, increased prayer, acts of charity, and intentional self-reflection. www.downsviewadvocate.ca/news/from-du...

Imdadul Centre opens opportunity for entrepreneurs in the lead up to Ramadan. Sayem Khan with the story. www.downsviewadvocate.ca/news/imdadul...

🏒✨WOW... what an incredible opportunity to meet Sami Jo Small! A two-time gold medalist🥇🥇and silver medalist🥈with the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team. 🏒✨ When: Saturday, January 31 • 2 – 4pm Where: 1 Yorkgate Blvd, North York (Yorkgate Mall)

Ontario workers need guarantees, not uncertainties: NDP Leader Marit Stiles on PM Carney’s China EV deal. Etti Bali writes for the Downsview Advocate www.downsviewadvocate.ca/news/chinese...

Ontario workers need guarantees, not uncertainties: NDP Leader Marit Stiles on PM Carney’s China EV deal — Downsview Advocate

Canada has entered into an agreement with China that will allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles (EV) into the Canadian market at a reduced tariff of 6.1 per cent. In lieu of this, Canada expect...

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🏒✨Don’t miss an incredible opportunity to meet Sami Jo Small! A two-time gold medalist🥇🥇and silver medalist🥈with the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team. Sami Jo brings an inspiring story of leadership, resilience, and excellence to this special event! 🏒✨

🏒✨Don’t miss an incredible opportunity to meet Sami Jo Small! A two-time gold medalist🥇🥇and silver medalist🥈with the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team. Sami Jo brings an inspiring story of leadership, resilience, and excellence to this special event! 🏒✨

Beginning January 1, 2026, the collection of Ontario’s residential recycling materials has been brought under a single province wide system. Some residents are not happy. Etti Bali writes for the Downsview Advocate. www.downsviewadvocate.ca/news/new-rec...