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Laura Quinn

@lqlauraquinn.bsky.social

Cyclist, localist, optimist. I’m probably reading a book or reading the news. Communicator. Ideas galore.

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Laura Quinn@lqlauraquinn.bsky.social · last mo.

Polarization is touching many aspects of our communities. As sports-fever takes over Toronto, a great piece from @thelocal.to on the impact of competitive, specialized programs dominating fields and gyms on the kids who need physical activity the most. thelocal.to/youth-sports...

Kids Aren’t Active Enough. Youth Sports Are Part of the Problem. | The Local

As competitive, specialized athletics dominate gyms and community fields, the children who need physical activity most are the ones being left out.

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Laura Quinn@lqlauraquinn.bsky.social · last yr.

Proud to support this award winning team — and you can too! The Local remains completely paywall free thanks to readers who choose to make a one-time or recurring contribution. If you believe in strengthening high-quality local journalism, please consider donating. thelocal.to/support/

Local Journalism Matters | The Local

Support a new kind of local journalism—in-depth, non-profit, from corners of Toronto too often overlooked.

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The Local Magazine@thelocal.to · last yr.

It was a big awards week for The Local! Our small team took home 8 national prizes, including some of the most prestigious honours in Canadian journalism. Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to our readers and supporters for making this work possible. thelocal.to/the-local-wi...

Jason Thorne@jasonthorne.bsky.social · last yr.

Help bring beauty to our bike lanes! Call for Artists now open for Toronto’s Concrete Barriers Mural Program to create works of art on cycle track barriers across the city. Since 2018 over 1,000 barriers have been hand painted or wrapped in designs by local artists. Details at tinyurl.com/dyhxknru

A city street scene featuring a decorative concrete barrier with a floral design, a tram track, and modern buildings. Pedestrians are visible on the sidewalk, and a vehicle can be seen in the distance.
Laura Quinn@lqlauraquinn.bsky.social · last yr.

Local journalism and healthcare issues matter — and @thelocal.to is driving positive change on both fronts. As a non-profit Registered Journalism Organization, we’re looking for board members. Details below — it’s an incredibly rewarding experience. thelocal.to/the-local-bo...

Have You Thought About Becoming a Board Member for a Local Organization? | The Local

We are looking for motivated and thoughtful individuals to join our volunteer board of directors.

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