Aparita Bhandari, Author at The Discourse.

Aparita Bhandari

Mission

Scarborough residents are frustrated by the excessive coverage of crime and lack of context in stories. As someone with deep roots in Scarborough, I'll serve the community by surfacing untold stories beyond stereotypes.

What I'm working on

Looking at role of buses in transit accessibility in Scarborough.

Scarborough Discourse potluck brings community together 🍲

From rajma-rice and samosa-inspired spring rolls to pineapple tarts, our community potluck showcased the delicious diversity of Scarborough.

By Aparita Bhandari

I’m inspired by you

We know that this sprawling suburb has many untold stories about many unsung heroes.

By Aparita Bhandari

We just launched our transit series — read all about it 📖

Check out our feature story, a searchable database of local bus routes, a video of one resident's experiences with transit and more.

By Aparita Bhandari

Do you spend hours commuting on the TTC? This Scarborough resident does

‘It’s kind of a love-hate relationship,’ Michael Manu says of his reliance on the TTC’s under-resourced transit system.

By Aparita Bhandari, Paul Ohonsi and Uytae Lee

Better bus service could help solve Scarborough’s transit troubles

They’re slow, they’re late, they’re politically uncool — but they might be the best bet for this suburb, say commuters and urban planners.

By Aparita Bhandari

Sneak peek at our transit series rolling out next week 👀

We look at the role that buses play in Scarborough, the challenges locals face in using them and possible solutions for creating a more reliable service.

By Aparita Bhandari