Long Blog 4 – Mental Health and Substance Abuse in a COVID-19 World
This past weekend was a trying time for many, as the annual tradition of celebrating Easter with friends and family was interrupted by the unexpected pandemic. City hotlines were overwhelmed with calls as people all over the city were hit by how much the atmosphere has changed. The 211 phone line responsible for referring callers…
Short Blog 8 – Comment on Jayden’s Long Blog 3
Jayden’s Long Blog 3 I think the picture you chose was fantastic and a great way to illustrate the true magnitude of the issue on hand. It makes it easier for the reader to picture the statistics you’ve included. It also makes the issue more personal as the CN Tower is a landmark most of…
Long Blog 3 – Shoved into the shadows
The above is a picture of a vent outside Toronto General hospital on which metal railings were installed. What might look like an abstract piece of art at first glance is actually a strategy to avert the homeless. Ironically, this is outside a place where people usually come to get help. While the backlash against this decision…
Short Blog 7 – Matchless Merchandise
The Spacing Store in 401 Richmond is a unique gift shop that opened in 2014. When you think of souvenirs from Toronto, what comes to mind immediately is probably a generic fridge magnet showcasing a famous landmark, but Spacing captures the true essence of the city with its unique merchandise. The store works with local…
Short Blog 6 – Domination
This past week has been a whirlwind. I went from making plans to go to SugarShackTO during the weekend and panicking about an Organic Chemistry midterm to saying goodbye to my Canadian and American friends as they packed their bags and went home after UofT shut down. COVID-19 has taken over aspects of my life…
Long Blog 2 – Interrogating the innocent
Last month, Toronto celebrated Black History Month with a huge variety of events. From art exhibitions like “143 (I Love You)” put together by eight Toronto-based Black artists, to the Toronto Black Film Festival, the city celebrated and showcased the works of hundreds of Black people and sparked a conversation about the human rights struggles…
Short Blog 5 – Comment on Brooklyn’s Short Blog 2
I think this is an extremely creative post, as I would have never thought to analyze the caption as you have! I definitely agree that the use of the word “unemployed” is interesting, as most would jump to the conclusion that they’re homeless. Perhaps it’s not just because of the difference in time period, but…
Short Blog 4 – Comment on Thomas’ Long Blog 1
https://thomasbloggingthejustcity2020.wordpress.com/2020/02/10/long-blog-1-suicides-on-the-ttc/ I think you picked a very relevant topic to focus on! I like the way you started the post with a personal anecdote, and I think it would draw in a lot of readers as most people living in the GTA have experienced a long TTC delay at some point. You did a great…
Short Blog 3 – Freedom
The above is an image of a bookmark showcasing the ban of the “The Joy of Gay Sex” in 1985. The book was imported to Toronto by Glad Day Bookshop Inc. in Boston and seized by Canadian customs. I believe this picture is a reminder of how far we’ve come in terms of censorship and…
Long Blog 1 – A kidney for your dwelling
It’s about the time of year for us first-years to start panicking. As we realize the year is quickly drawing to a close, we have to think about moving out of residence, getting a summer job, and, perhaps most importantly, where we are going to live next year. After browsing on Kijiji for hours on…
Short Blog 2 – Loblaw Grocereterias
The above is a picture of Loblaw Groceterias on 511 Yonge Street. This was one of the first Loblaws stores opened by Theodore Pringle Loblaw and J. Milton Cork in 1919 with a mission to “sell for less.” These small grocery stores gradually transformed into an enormous franchise with over 2,000 stores in Canada. This…
Short Blog 1 – The one with the introduction
I’ve lived in some form of a city my entire life. I started off in Chennai, India, then moved to Kuwait City, Kuwait, and now I’m here in Toronto. I spent around 8 years in each of the first two so I had plenty of time to learn about them and delve into the good,…
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