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EVA’S PHOENIX RISES AGAIN WITH OPENING OF NEW YOUTH RESIDENCE When news came down several years ago that the building housing Eva’s Phoenix had been sold, it could have signalled the end of a much-needed support for street involved youth. Instead, thanks to the commitment of staff, support from the city and the generosity of donors, Eva’s Phoenix has risen again. Justin Skinner/Metroland FULL STORY: bit.ly/evasphoenix WHY YOU SHOULD READ MORE: The new facility will feature transitional housing for 50 youth aged 16 to 24 every night.
VISIT DOWNTOWN YONGE’S MUSICAL PAST, WEIGH IN ON AREA’S FUTURE The Downtown Yonge BIA is both celebrating its musical past with a massive 22-storey mural and looking to the area’s future with a series of meetings to devise a strategic plan that will keep the area vibrant and meet the needs of those who live, work and play there. Justin Skinner/Metroland FULL STORY: bit.ly/yongemural WHY YOU SHOULD READ MORE: Take part in the BIA’s public strategic plan meeting sessions coming up Tuesday, Oct. 11.
YMCA SET TO BUILD NEW CENTRE OF COMMUNITY ON RICHMOND STREET
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As condo towers continue to fill the skyline downtown, the YMCA of Greater Toronto is taking steps to ease the burden on families looking for a place to relax, convene and keep fit. The Y is set to build a new Centre of Community at 505 Richmond St. W. as part of the Waterworks revitalization project. Submitted photo FULL STORY: bit.ly/ymcarichmond WHY YOU SHOULD READ MORE: The Centre of Community is expected to accommodate 10,000 to 15,000 members.
GIVE BLOOD: IT’S THE ULTIMATE RENEWAL RESOURCE, CAN SAVE PEOPLE’S LIVES Recently, Yvonne Ohara, a Toronto woman became one of only a handful of Ontarians to donate blood an astounding 800 times. She encourages others to give blood because “you don’t know when you, a family member, or a friend may need some blood.” Benjamin Priebe/Metroland FEATURE: Pages 12 and 13 WHY YOU SHOULD READ MORE: Find out exactly how your blood donation helps others going through various treatments.