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York South-Weston: An urban centre rich in culture

by Priscilla Pajdo

The constituency of York South-Weston is located in central Toronto just south of Humber River-Black Creek and York Centre districts. The districts of Eglinton-Lawrence, Davenport, Parkdale-High Park and Etobicoke Centre also border the area.

With a population of 116,685 residents, the riding is home to a number of culturally diverse ethnic groups. According to Statistics Canada, in 2016 (most current data available), people who identify as Italian make up 13% of the constituents in the district. →

Dufferin-Caledon: Italians at the centre of a new vision

by Priscilla Pajdo


The electoral district of Dufferin-Caledon is located in southwestern Ontario, north of Brampton. It includes the County of Dufferin and part of the Regional Municipality of Peel, mainly the Town of Caledon.

The constituency’s population is principally of European origin, primarily British. However, it is home to the largest concentration of Italians in the region. According to the 2016 Census, 17% of the population self-identify as Italian. That translates into 22,020 residents.

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York Centre, una ex roccaforte italiana ed ebraica

by Priscilla Pajdo

TORONTO – All’estremità settentrionale dei confini della città di Toronto c’è la circoscrizione elettorale di York Centre. Tradizionalmente una roccaforte liberale, era il punto di approdo prescelto per “nominare i candidati” in cerca di un distretto elettorale “sicuro” nel loro cammino verso il governo: tra questi l’ex sindaco di Toronto Art Eggleton e l’ex portiere dei Canadiens Ken Dryden. L’MP in carica Ya’ara Saks cerca di mantenere il suo seggio per i liberali… Read More in Corriere Canadese >>> 

York Centre, a former Italian and Jewish stronghold

by Priscilla Pajdo

TORONTO – At the northern edge of the Toronto city limits is the electoral riding of York Centre. Traditionally a Liberal stronghold, it was the landing spot of choice for “name candidates” seeking a “safe” electoral district on their way to Cabinet: former Toronto mayor Art Eggleton and former Canadiens goalie, Ken Dryden among them. Incumbent Ya’ara Saks seeks to retain her seat for the Liberals.

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Ontario to launch COVID-19 vaccine booking portal and call centre Monday

by Francesco Veronesi

TORONTO – Online bookings for vaccination of over-80s in Ontario are kicking off. Starting at 8 am Monday morning, it will be possible for all people born in the year 1941 or before reserving the appointment for the first and second dose of vaccine by connecting to the provincial portal www.Ontario.ca/bookvaccine or by phone, calling the Provincial Vaccine Information Line at 1-888-999-6488. Already in recent weeks some local public health units – such as that of the York Region, Hamilton and Peel – had begun accepting reservations for the first dose of the vaccine. →

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