Challenging perceptions of homelessness in the suburbs
Many people may think of homelessness as a downtown Toronto problem, but it also exists in suburban pockets of the city, like Scarborough.
Scarborough
From Oct. 2018 to June 2019, journalists Anita Li and Aparita Bhandari created pop-up journalism and community engagement in Scarborough that invited locals to contribute to stories that combat stereotypes and explore issues like transit and culture. The Discourse Scarborough is now on hiatus.
👉🏽 Explore The Discourse Scarborough stories below.
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Latest in Scarborough
How well is the Scarborough Health Network serving this community?
Local writer Huda Hassan claims that hospital staff lost her uncle, an elderly black man with schizophrenia.
Here’s what we’re planning for our Scarborough coverage in 2019
We hope to capture the suburb’s spirit in our upcoming work, as we ask community members how Scarborough has shaped them.
A treasure trove of memories in Scarborough’s strip malls
When we asked locals to submit photos and stories of their favourite strip malls, they told anecdotes about adventures, both new and old.
How to report on Scarborough’s layers of complexity
We look forward to reflecting more of your lives, as we continue to surface community-powered stories from Scarborough.
What do you think of the term ‘ethnic food’?
Media often use this descriptor to talk about global cuisine, but is it appropriate to use?
More than an eyesore, Scarborough strip malls celebrate community
From Filipino bakeries to halal butchers, these drive-through stops have become unlikely gathering spaces in a sprawling suburb.
Tell us: What are your favourite strip malls in Scarborough?
Whether it’s a current hangout spot or a place you used to frequent, send us photos of your favourite local strip mall.
An evening of ‘magical’ thinking: Scarborough Discourse holds its first Story Circle
Community members came together to discuss how Scarborough is covered by the media, and how we can create new narratives.
Spotlighting Scarborough’s long — and overlooked — tradition of artistic expression
Read my latest article about Scarborough's thriving arts and culture scene. Plus, get details about our first-ever Story Circle.
How well is the Scarborough Health Network serving this community?
Local writer Huda Hassan claims that hospital staff lost her uncle, an elderly black man with schizophrenia.
Here’s what we’re planning for our Scarborough coverage in 2019
We hope to capture the suburb’s spirit in our upcoming work, as we ask community members how Scarborough has shaped them.
A treasure trove of memories in Scarborough’s strip malls
When we asked locals to submit photos and stories of their favourite strip malls, they told anecdotes about adventures, both new and old.
How to report on Scarborough’s layers of complexity
We look forward to reflecting more of your lives, as we continue to surface community-powered stories from Scarborough.
What do you think of the term ‘ethnic food’?
Media often use this descriptor to talk about global cuisine, but is it appropriate to use?
More than an eyesore, Scarborough strip malls celebrate community
From Filipino bakeries to halal butchers, these drive-through stops have become unlikely gathering spaces in a sprawling suburb.
Tell us: What are your favourite strip malls in Scarborough?
Whether it’s a current hangout spot or a place you used to frequent, send us photos of your favourite local strip mall.
An evening of ‘magical’ thinking: Scarborough Discourse holds its first Story Circle
Community members came together to discuss how Scarborough is covered by the media, and how we can create new narratives.
Spotlighting Scarborough’s long — and overlooked — tradition of artistic expression
Read my latest article about Scarborough's thriving arts and culture scene. Plus, get details about our first-ever Story Circle.