#community-advocacy

#community-advocacy

The Ontario government has taken control of four school boards, citing financial mismanagement and deficits, but parents and trustees claim the action is a 'sham.'

San Pablo city leadership emphasizes that education on existing tenant protection laws is a priority, suggesting that stronger rent control is not the solution for housing insecurity.

The reopening of the esplanade keeps getting pushed back. It was originally set to reopen last summer, and now residents face extended closures.

A once-forgotten 1970 queer film is returning to the screen after a partial print was rescued from the trash, directed by Mike Thomas.

Annabel Rook was a dedicated advocate for survivors of gender-based violence and co-founder of MamaSuze, enriching the lives of disadvantaged women.

"We are not here to divide our community. We are here to preserve our community," said Mayor Richard Bissen during a presentation at the top of the meeting.

The government needs to recognise this and act urgently to protect it, as the carnival holds huge national and international significance.

The city improperly, irrationally, without proper legal notice and in an abuse of discretion announced on Friday, June 13, 2025 that it would remove the upgraded bicycle lane.

Residents are relying on Valley Water to pursue sustainable, multi-benefit water solutions, not massive new dams that threaten ecosystems and drain public resources.

Kevin Duffy transformed a dumping ground into a vibrant kingdom of art, leaving behind a testament to creativity that many are unsure how to preserve.

For too long, our community has suffered from limited transportation options, resulting in congestion, longer commutes, and missed opportunities. We must bridge this gap and demand the connectivity we deserve.

Eric Rodriguez, the father of the man charged with killing an Israeli couple, was invited to Trump's address to Congress by Rep. Chuy Garcia, who emphasized veterans' rights.

"I worry about going to my synagogue. And now I have to worry about safety at my school."

For 60 years, CCC has been a dynamic hub for art, social transformation, and community advocacy. As we celebrate this important anniversary, we recognize the urgent need to empower our increasingly marginalized LGBTQIA+ and immigrant communities.

We are empowering people to ask questions that are within their rights.

Riley stated, 'We cannot allow our youth to be left without safe places to grow, play, and thrive especially during inclement weather or after school hours.'

'They did it for the bicentennial, why not do it again?' asked Alesio Bejleri, a 21-year-old student at the College of Staten Island, Willowbrook.

The spirit of 420 offers something special for everyone—even those with a taste for nostalgia.