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PARKDALE FILM AND VIDEO SHOWCASE OFFERS SHORT FILMS BY PARKDALIANS The 17th annual Parkdale Film + Video Showcase offers the community the chance to view films by people who live or work in Parkdale, or whose work touches on issues important to the west end. Submitted photo FULL STORY: bit.ly/parkdalefilms WHY YOU SHOULD READ MORE: The showcase will play 12 shorts under the theme “Close to Home” on various topics.
DEBUNKING THE FOOD BANK MYTH A myth that those who rely on food banks are lazy or have made bad choices is absolutely not the case, say leaders in the fight against hunger. Staff/Metroland FEATURE: Pages 12 and 13
BABY BOX CO. LAUNCHES PROGRAM TO DISTRIBUTE BABY BOXES TO NEW MOMS The program is free but it features an educational component. In order to receive a box, parents are required to complete ‘Baby Box University,’ which is comprised of a series of videos on such topics as lactation and post-partum depression among others. Dan Pearce/Metroland FULL STORY: bit.ly/babyboxco WHY YOU SHOULD READ MORE: The program is designed to provide all children an equal start in life.
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HERITAGE TORONTO OFFERS TOURS OF GRAFFITI ALLEY ON INSTAGRAM PAGE Toronto’s most colourful laneway is bidding to become an internet sensation thanks to a new initiative by Heritage Toronto and Havas Worldwide Canada. Graffiti Alley now has its own Instagram page with photos on the page creating a continuous image of the art-laden lane. Submitted photo/Instagram FULL STORY: bit.ly/graffitialleyto WHY YOU SHOULD READ MORE: Graffiti Alley serves as a backdrop for Rick Mercer’s rants on his hit television show.