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Christmas at the Hull Block: Christmas at the Hull Block, presented by the Chinatown Transformation Collaborative Society, happened on December 14. For the third year in a row, volunteers spent the morning filling brown bag lunches for community members in need. This year, they filled 1,500 bags. That afternoon people enjoyed activities, crafts, and food. People could take photos indoors with Santa, courtesy of McBain Camera. Another Santa was outside joining in on the horse-drawn wagon rides and visiting restaurants and shops in the area. (Paula E. Kirman)
Winter in Little Italy Activates The Piazza: Winter in Little Italy has become an annual tradition in McCauley. This year, the event was once again organized by the Viva Italia District Association (VIDA) and featured activities at The Piazza including horse-drawn wagon rides, free hot chocolate, entertainment, and outdoor fire pits. As well, Amici Italiani was roasting chestnuts for sale outside the Italian Centre. The event on the 15th also featured an indoor market. Pictured here is Umberto entertaining the audience in the indoor space. (Paula E. Kirman)
New Art at Italian Centre’s Distribution Centre: A series of new murals appeared on the Italian Centre’s Distribution Centre this past fall. They were created by Theodora Harasymiw, who also did the mural on the north side of the Italian Centre Shop, as well as the small murals that adorn the pillars around Giovanni Caboto Park. The murals feature faces that represent the diversity of the area. You may even recognize Italian Centre Shop owner Teresa Spinelli on one of them! Funding for the artwork was through the Viva Italia District Association (VIDA).  (Paula E. Kirman )
Area Advocates Receive Awards: Two people making an impact in the McCauley and Boyle Street area received prestigious awards in November. Top: Yvonne Chiu (right) was presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medal by Senator Paula Simons. Yvonne has led the Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op for more than 25 years. The organization helps support the health and well-being of newcomers. Bottom: Emily Chu was named one of the Top 40 Under 40 for 2024 by Edify magazine. In addition to being an artist she is a community organizer who has been involved with numerous initiatives to promote and encourage vibrancy in Chinatown, including founding the Togather Chinatown Arts Festival. (Top photo: Supplied. Bottom photo: Paula E. Kirman)

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