My Home My Hood: Beats, Bites and Belonging Celebrating Community, Culture, and Connection On September 6, 2025, St. James Town came alive with music, food, and connection as the community gathered for the 13th annual SJT Festival. From 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, neighbours, friends, and families filled the streets to celebrate what makes this […]
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Are you looking for a fun way to learn new skills, connect with others, and unleash your creativity? Look no further than the exciting workshops offered at the Corner at 240 From cozy gatherings to hands-on activities, there’s something for everyone. Join us as we dive into the world of art, crafts, technology, and more.
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The St. James Town Community Corner (The Corner) is an innovative center developed for the benefit of the community. The Corner is located at 200 and 240 Wellesley Street in East Toronto and offers services to seniors, immigrants, and kids. The Corner offers programs all year long in collaboration with governmental and non-profit organizations. Through available
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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar. This month is also referred to as the month of fasting. Muslims all over the world will be observing fasting, also referred to as Sawm in Arabic. It is estimated that over one billion Muslims around the world will participate in this spiritual exercise. According to
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Every year on March 8th the world celebrates the strengths, perils and journey of womanhood. In some countries, it honours the social, economic and political advancements of women and in others, it may be a protest, a radical call to action. International Women’s Day has been observed since the early 1900s, with the earliest reported
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Starting on March 12, the sunrise and sunset will be one hour later. At 2 a.m. the clocks will change to 3 a.m. The change of time is referred to as Daylight Savings Time or Spring Forward. While an hour’s change doesn’t seem like much, it does mean longer evenings and darker early mornings, which
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Come on, no one is to be blamed here, because it is that time of the year. Get ready to refill your cookie jars, no matter what. It’s National Cookie Day on December 4th! It’s all about giving and sharing thanks to the Dutch for bringing koekie – meaning ‘little cake’, to North America and making
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While looking at the St. James Town Community Corner situated at 200 and 240 Wellesley Street East from afar, one will not be able to know how important this innovative hub is to the entire St. James Town community and its neighborhoods. Not until I joined the organization as a communication and social media worker.
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Heading back to the classroom in a month doesn’t mean that summer is over. Returning to school soon means summer is at its peak! It’s time to truly enjoy the warm days ahead and cherish the moments of a different routine. While some preparation for the fall is necessary with school supplies, mental health check
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Cabbage Town Farmer’s Market Find fresh local fruits and vegetables at the Riverdale Farm, open every Tuesday from 3 pm-7 pm! Click here for more info The Bike Clinic The bike clinic is held weekly at both our locations 200 and 240 Wellesley Street. It’s the best bike repair and DIY. The staff are
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