The April-May 2026 edition of Boyle McCauley News officially marks 20 years of me becoming Editor of this independent, non-profit, community newspaper. It was April 1st, 2006 when I received a phone call from a board member to inform me that I had been selected for the position. Sometimes I still shake my head and wonder if it was really an April Fool’s joke. 

Over these past two decades I have seen a lot of change in the area. Still, these neighbourhoods continue to have a character that remains unique in this city. To that, I credit the people here who are passionate about McCauley and Boyle Street. The area continues to attract residents and visitors because of its unique, diverse, historical nature. 

The paper itself has changed over the years. When I began, it only had spot colour on a few select pages. Now, we print in full colour. Our “website” was one page connected to the McCauley Community League’s site at the time. Today, we have a fully functional website with extra stories, a searchable archive, and many other features. 

What has stayed constant during these decades is the commitment of the community towards the paper. Volunteers remain at the heart of the organization. Whenever we have faced a financial crisis, the community has come together to help save the paper. 

As the paper approaches its 50th anniversary, we will have a lot to celebrate. I’m honoured have been a part of it for this length of time.