#CBCToronto

Lanrick Bennett

@lanrickbennett.bsky.social

1 month ago

New plaque honours black community that helped 'forge the identity' of Leslieville | CBC News A new heritage plaque in Leslieville honours some of the neighbourhood's earliest black residents — many of whom came to Toronto to escape slavery in the southern United States.

Feb 16th of #BHM

While we can celebrate the established beachhead of the Underground Railroad in #Leslieville do not forget or erase the fact that the Black slave trade was alive & prosperous in Canada via #cbctoronto

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@authorpcollins.bsky.social

2 months ago

@CBCNews #CBCNews #AliNojoumi @OSC_News #OSC_News @CVMO_Nouvelles @smarter_money @CBCToronto #CBCToronto #StatisticsCanada @StatCan_eng @StatCan_fra
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HousingNowTO

@housingnowto.bsky.social

11 months ago

Rebuild plan for Toronto public housing complex moves forward, 3 years after ceiling collapse | CBC News A Toronto city council committee has approved a proposal to redevelop a west end public housing complex that was condemned three years ago because of a ceiling collapse.

[Toronto, ON] “A Toronto city council committee has approved a proposal to redevelop a west end public housing complex that was condemned 3 years ago because of a ceiling collapse…” - #CBCToronto

#SocialHousing #RGI #AffordableHousing

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HousingNowTO

@housingnowto.bsky.social

11 months ago

[Toronto, ON] " @cityoftoronto.bsky.social council is sounding the alarm this week after a new report highlights major FEDERAL funding cuts that will hurt the city's ability to help newcomers who can find themselves relying on local shelters & other services...." - #CBCToronto #CDNPoli

HousingNowTO

@housingnowto.bsky.social

11 months ago

Toronto's King Street castle is no more — and locals aren't happy about it | CBC News A local landmark at King Street and Strachan Avenue has been razed, raising concerns among neighbours about whether the city's doing enough to protect heritage structures.

2/ "Toronto's King Street castle is no more — and locals aren't happy about it -- Heritage buildings may have to be sacrificed in favour of affordable homes, housing advocate says" - #CBCToronto

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#AffordableHousing #HousingCrisis #Heritage

Lanrick Bennett

@lanrickbennett.bsky.social

1 year ago

New plaque honours black community that helped 'forge the identity' of Leslieville | CBC News A new heritage plaque in Leslieville honours some of the neighbourhood's earliest black residents — many of whom came to Toronto to escape slavery in the southern United States.

Feb 22nd of #BHM

While we can celebrate the established beachhead of the Underground Railroad in #Leslieville do not forget or erase the fact that the Black slave trade was alive & prosperous in Canada via #cbctoronto

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Lanrick Bennett

@lanrickbennett.bsky.social

1 year ago

Induced Demand Explainer YouTube video by Zipidi

Induced Demand Explainer for #CBCToronto #CityNewsTO #CTVToronto #globalnewsto #TorontoStar #globeandmail
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Lanrick Bennett

@lanrickbennett.bsky.social

1 year ago

Finally Toronto is number One 🙃

"Reduced revenues lead to reduced services. And of course, ridership goes down when there's fewer services and we enter this downward spiral," #FarberSteven

- #CBCToronto
h/t #MobilizingJust #IIutoronto #UofTCities

www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7307002

Lanrick Bennett

@lanrickbennett.bsky.social

1 year ago

Images of people with text Toronto's 10-Year Action Plan to Confronting Anti-Black Racism Community Conversations We are providing an engaging space for Black Torontonians to discuss their community's needs, including any persistent or emerging issues, and to address any gaps experienced. We encourage everyone to participate and work together towards creating a more inclusive community. WOMEN'S HEALTH IN WOMEN'S HANDS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE STRENGTHEN • SHARPEN • BUILD CIl TORONTO Dates: May 17th, 11:30 am to 3 pm 20 Grosvenor St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2V5 May 31st, 3:30 to 6 pm - Virtual June 7th, 3:30 to 6 pm - Virtual Click Here To Register Questions? Contact tomilola@whiwh.com

Illustrated image of a woman holding a flower to her face Text 114 MINDFUL PRACTICES EVERY WOMAN CAN ADOPT FOR A MORE HARMONIOUS LIFE GOOD FOR YOU STACY BUCHANAN

Image with Text Prominent charity serving Black business community paid $1.5M to 2 board members' companies, records show Black Business and Professional Association taking allegations seriously, commits to independent review Nicole Brockbank, Sarah MacMillan, John Lancaster • C News • Posted: May 13, 2024 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: May 13 enc ntre celle The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) paid Nadine Spencer's (left) and Roderick Brereton's (right) companies at least $1.5 million for services during their tenures on the charity's board of directors, and Spencer's time as CEO, according to financial records reviewed by

Shared 3 pieces of Black specific content with my children this week.

• toronto.ca/abr via #10YearsofCABRTO

• youtu.be/CltHEzfXsBI?... via #stacynbuchanan

• www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... via #CBCToronto

I think they're worth #Amplifying

Phoenix

@burningphoenix.bsky.social

2 years ago

#CBCToronto #DwightDrummond sits down with former #MuchMusic #personality #MasterT
Former MuchMusic personality #Tony Young, better known as Master T, is one of the #pioneers who helped pave the way for other #Blackartists in #Canada.
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