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Willowdale is a neighbourhood in the north end of Toronto filled with incredible people and we think you ought to meet them! Each week on Meet Your Neighbour, the NeighbourLink North York team will bring you "over the fence" style conversations with some of the amazing people that live in the neighbourhood. Whether you actually live in Willowdale or you're on the other side of the country, you'll be glad to have spent some time with these special members of our community! We believe life is better when you know your neighbours!

  1. 07/14/2022

    "The Canadian Helen Keller Centre" with Jennifer & Elio

    Did you know that there is an incredible community of deafblind neighbours here in Willowdale? The Canadian Helen Keller Centre provides training, events, community and resources to individuals who are deaf and blind. We spoke with Executive Director Jennifer Robbins and Consumer Relations Coordinator Elio Riggillo about the organization. We were joined by Elio's intervenor Amy Lawson and Interpreter Monique LeDrew. It's a great conversation to learn about the experiences of the deafblind community in our neighbourhood and how you can connect with them!

    "The Canadian Helen Keller Centre" with Jennifer & Elio

  2. 07/06/2022

    "North York’s 100th Birthday" with Susan Goldenberg

    Meet Susan Goldenberg, the Membership Director of the North York Historical Society! Her team helps to preserve our neighbourhood's history! She joined us to talk about the North York Centennial! That's right, our suburb turned 100 this year! She provides us with plenty of interesting facts and even takes us through a Willowdale Hall of Fame! It's a great conversation, take a listen!  Check out this 2015 article Susan wrote which provides information about Earl Bales Park HERE

    "North York’s 100th Birthday" with Susan Goldenberg

  3. 06/30/2022

    "Mastering the Garden" with Gail Bebee

    Take a listen and meet a very active member of our community! Gail is a master gardener so if you're in need of some gardening advice, she provides plenty of tips in this informative conversation!   Gail has served as the President of the Bayview Village Neighbourhood Association and as President of the North York Garden Club. The club is a volunteer organization that promotes the love of gardening and is open to all!

    "Mastering the Garden" with Gail Bebee

  4. 06/23/2022

    "Community through Art" with Fiona & Elisa

    You'll meet Fiona Su, a latin dance champion who runs Star Dance Centre at 4750 Yonge St! Learn about the dance classes available for all ages! Then you'll hear from high school student Elisa about her passion for film.

  5. 06/16/2022

    "Golden Stars" with Alana & Ella

    Lily and special guest co-host Howie Kluger spoke with Alana Doria, a member of the family behind the infamous Golden Star Restaurant!  Then we hear from local post-secondary student Ella about why she believes young people should be more involved in politics! These are two incredibly hard working neighbours we can't wait for you to meet!

  6. 06/09/2022

    "Leading from the Heart" with Claire & Haedong

    Lily spoke with Claire and Haedong, a wonderful Willowdale couple about raising their family AND running two businesses in the neighbourhood. Claire is a florist who operates Alisera Design and Haedong is a Hearing Instrument Specialist with his own practice, the Better Hearing Clinic! There are such a sweet couple! Take a listen!

    "Leading from the Heart" with Claire & Haedong

  7. 06/02/2022

    "Two Magical Neighbours" with Sawyer & Aksaya

    Lily speaks with award-winning illusionist and pastor at Bayview Glen Church, Sawyer Bullock! It's a great conversation about his worlds and how they compliment each other! He tells about his trucks and how he proposed to his wife! Then Mahdis speak with superstar student volunteer Aksaya who has logged over 170 hours with NeighbourLink! She tells about what motivates her to volunteer and what she's gained from it!  You can volunteer with us by signing up here

  8. 05/19/2022

    Meet Your Neighbour: Willowdale Provincial Candidate Roundtable

    On this special edition of the podcast we introduce you to the neighbours courageously running to represent Willowdale at Queen's Park. This roundtable is a chance to get to know the candidates as people, and not a policy debate! Candidates spoke about what inspired them to run, challenges they've faced, favourite restaurants in the neighbourhood and more!    Those in attendance were Liberal Candidate Paul Saguil, NDP Candidate Hal Berman, Green Party Candidate Monica Henriques, Ontario Party Candidate Gian Arella and New Blue Party Candidate Joanne Csillag Watch the video HERE

    Meet Your Neighbour: Willowdale Provincial Candidate Roundtable
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Willowdale is a neighbourhood in the north end of Toronto filled with incredible people and we think you ought to meet them! Each week on Meet Your Neighbour, the NeighbourLink North York team will bring you "over the fence" style conversations with some of the amazing people that live in the neighbourhood. Whether you actually live in Willowdale or you're on the other side of the country, you'll be glad to have spent some time with these special members of our community! We believe life is better when you know your neighbours!

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  • Creator
    NeighbourLink North York
  • Years Active
    2022
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © NeighbourLink North York
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    Meet Your Neighbour