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Aparita Bhandari

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.

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Tell us what Scarborough stories to investigate next

Food, housing affordability, consultation and green spaces are the topics you told us are top of mind. Which topic should I investigate first? Vote in our community poll.

Tragedy in Sri Lanka hits close to home

Scarborough is home to a large Sri Lankan diaspora that’s reeling from news of the bombings in Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa.

Sneak peek at our upcoming Scarborough transit stories

Look out for our video about lengthy commutes, as well as other stories on transit deserts and overcrowded bus routes in the coming weeks.

Still on track? Eglinton East LRT ‘not off the table,’ says Toronto mayor

After the Ontario premier's recent transit announcement, attendees at the Eglinton East LRT town hall said it seems like Scarborough is being forgotten.

How to get the word out in Scarborough

Given how large, sprawling and transit-inaccessible this suburb is, what's the best way to share information with all of its many residents?

The fate of Scarborough Health Network’s 3 hospitals: Which option would you choose?

At the SHN2030 community open house, some residents said they need to be better informed of the network’s plans and consultations.

North Scarborough’s only hospital wants to close key wards — again. Where will that leave residents?

Patients will be at risk and community care will suffer, doctors and residents warn.

Service with a smile: Will empathy training improve TTC customer service?

Watch video of our Story Circle to get a snapshot of the transit-related issues and solutions we heard from Scarborough community members.

More buses, better service — locals voice need for immediate transit solutions

Consensus at our Story Circle was that, of all forms of public transportation, buses are most effective at getting people around Scarborough.

Talking TTC: Story Circle surfaces transit challenges and solutions in Scarborough

Attendees shared their frustrations with specific bus routes and Toronto Transit Commission employees’ poor customer service, among other issues.