Scarborough

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

By Aparita Bhandari ● Scarborough ● March 21, 2019

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

By Aparita Bhandari ● Scarborough ● March 15, 2019

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

By Aparita Bhandari ● Scarborough ● March 8, 2019

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

Behind the scenes of Farley Flex’s Scarborough pride video: How he discovered rapper Maestro

By Aparita Bhandari ● Scarborough ● March 1, 2019

The Canadian Idol star and music executive describes how he got his entrepreneurial start in Malvern.

Making space to talk about mental health in Scarborough

By Aparita Bhandari, Paul Ohonsi & Uytae Lee ● Scarborough ● February 28, 2019

One woman’s journey from fear to finding comfort at the Shoniker Clinic.

Why Canadian Idol star Farley Flex has Scarborough pride

By Aparita Bhandari, Paul Ohonsi & Uytae Lee ● Scarborough ● February 22, 2019

Malvern native Farley Flex credits his hometown with helping launch his career.

Saving Grace: Planned consolidation of wards at Scarborough Birchmount hospital sparks community outcry

By Aparita Bhandari ● Scarborough ● February 22, 2019

Resident and community organizer Brian Chang asks whether it makes sense to reduce these services in a heavily racialized area.

How does Scarborough fare in Ontario’s bid to take over the TTC?

By Aparita Bhandari ● Scarborough ● February 15, 2019

The Ford government says it wants to cut through red tape, but critics aren’t buying that argument.

Solutions for the affordable housing crisis in Scarborough

By Aparita Bhandari ● Scarborough ● February 8, 2019

Housing advocates are calling for legalizing unlicensed rooming houses. They say it’s one immediate measure to address the suburb’s affordable housing crisis.

Will Scarborough get its fair share in the 2019 Toronto city budget?

By Aparita Bhandari ● Scarborough ● February 1, 2019

Residents can present their thoughts on the city budget at the Scarborough Civic Centre on Feb. 7. Find out how you can get involved.