Archive for 'Wayne Roberts'

The Strategy to Prioritize Ontario’s Food and Nutrition

A recent document shows a new and promising form of coalition-building.

By Wayne Roberts Jan. 31st, 4:30 pm

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Why Delivering Food Via Bicycle is Good For Neighbourhoods

The case for relocalizing our food system.

By Wayne Roberts Dec. 1st, 4:42 pm

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Our Governments’ Approach to Child Poverty is All Wrong

Here's what we should be doing.

By Wayne Roberts Nov. 24th, 3:00 pm

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Many Post-Secondary Students Are Experiencing Food Insecurity

A new study surveyed 5,000 students across Canada.

By Wayne Roberts Nov. 16th, 3:15 pm

Here are Some Local Food Projects Doing Things Right

There's been a big shift recently in how the municipal government handles these initiatives.

By Wayne Roberts Nov. 8th, 9:30 am

How Grassroots Projects Can Help Solve Community Social Issues

To reduce energy costs, one local initiative retrofits inefficient toilets, shower heads, and faucets in low-income neighbourhoods.

By Wayne Roberts Nov. 1st, 4:35 pm

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This Woman Has Been a Leader in Toronto Food Security

Debbie Field is stepping down from FoodShare.

By Wayne Roberts Oct. 3rd, 3:30 pm

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One in Eight Toronto Households Can’t Afford a Nutritious Food Basket, and the City Should do Something About It

The cost of a nutritious food basket has increased 20 per cent since 2009.

By Wayne Roberts Sep. 26th, 11:00 am

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The GTA’s Food Processing Industry Gets Left Out by Existing Grants

Toronto needs federal and provincial policies that recognize the importance of the industry to the region.

By Wayne Roberts Sep. 7th, 1:15 pm

How Toronto’s Community Gardens and Food Centres Can Challenge the Status Quo

At Ryerson last week, an American sociologist talked about how to make change at the local level.

By Wayne Roberts Aug. 15th, 12:30 pm

This Somali Chef Shows the Potential in Toronto’s Food Scene

Bashir Munye explores interculturalism in the kitchen.

By Wayne Roberts Aug. 8th, 2:15 pm

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Saying Goodbye to David McKeown, Toronto’s Unflappable Medical Officer of Health

Why his position matters so much to the city—and how McKeown lived up to the hype.

By Wayne Roberts Jul. 22nd, 12:00 pm