When the Galleria mall first opened the whole city was thrilled, but local stores struggled to survive in its shadow. Now, with the city working hard on its revival, there’s a fresh perspective in downtown #London, ON.

Corsini’s was more than just a grocery store when it set up shop in 1928 on James Street North in #Hamilton. It was a place where Italian immigrants found what they needed to make a new home. The once-bustling strip was later hit hard by the recession, but is now a creative hub for newcomers […]

Many residents have fond memories of the original shops and gathering spots in downtown #Mimico, most of which are gone now. But, the Mimico Centennial Library is thriving. Built in 1967, it has become a much-loved community hub that promotes literacy, and offers free language classes and programs to newcomers, children, and seniors.

“Everythings okay! We’re just having a baby!” Kerryn Scarlett, Wolf Island, Ontario

“I served Gorbachev. I served Yeltsin. I served Mr. Bush. I served Mr. Reagan” Dave Smith, Ottawa, Ontario