4. Hey British Bunchlanders! Do you live in Winkleigh? Apparently it’s the best place in the UK for families. Going on crime stats, schools, proximity to parks and the cost of a family home, Winkleigh Village has it going on. Local families say “‘great community spirit’ made it a “happy, relaxed and safe” place to bring up children.”
5. Did you know Greenpeace is 40 years old? They made a video to celebrate!
Ed Sundukovsky shares stories from Toronto’s West End
We live in a pretty diverse neighborhood in Toronto. Parkdale has had a reputation for exemplifying many social issues including high crime and drug abuse rates as well as a marginalized lower middle class. These and other factors have contributed to making the rents low, drawing a larger than average immigrant population from some very poor and impoverished countries. Families that want a better life in the land of the “Strong and Free” come here for a fresh start.
I’m all for people starting over in Canada. Both my mother and father came to Canada with very little, fleeing communist Russia with essentially no money, having to bribe their way out of the “Iron Curtain.” When they finally landed on Canadian soil, they didn’t have two nickels to rub together. The only thing they brought with them was a strong work ethic. My dad at one point drove a cab, delivered pizzas and sold watermelons just to make ends meet before he learned to speak English well enough to get a white collar job. My mother who was proficient enough in English got a job in a hair salon. Read more...
Robyn Knickle shares stories from Hamilton, Ontario
Deciding which neighbourhood your kids will grow up in is no easy job. Knowing we were outgrowing our little house, we started to think about where we wanted to be next. We liked the laid-back nature of Dundas, the vibrancy of Locke Street and the history in Westdale. Each of these areas is a fantastic part of Hamilton — streets lined with small shops and great schools but they still just didn’t feel right for our family.
We made a list of things that were important to us – old homes on tree-lines streets, excellent schools, walkable neighbourhoods, local businesses and a great community vibe. It was that last point that really hit home for us and made us realize that we are exactly where we want to be – Ottawa Street! Read more...
