# neighbourhood (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 14 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover neighbourhood. Page: Feed: --- ## [Apply to this curated selection of Toronto job opportunities](https://thegreenline.to/stories/toronto-jobs-august-22/) _2026-08-22 · Adele Lukusa · The Green Line_ Finding decent, living-wage work in Toronto is hard! That's why The Green Line is curating job opportunities for Torontonians like you. The post Apply to this curated selection of Toronto job opportunities appeared first on The Green Line . ## [Saturday column: The case for increased tenant participation](https://www.buildedinburgh.com/p/saturday-column-the-case-for-increased) _2026-08-22 · Editor · BuildEdinburgh_ THE idea of tenant participation in how ‘social housing’ is managed is not a new one in Edinburgh, including at ‘registered social landlords’ like Lister and West Granton housing co-operatives, where the management committees are entirely made up of tenants. ## [Feeling old? Learn these 8 Toronto slang words to keep up with the yutes](https://thegreenline.to/stories/slang-words-spoken-in-toronto/) _2026-08-22 · Aia Jaber · The Green Line_ Too many slang words to keep up with? We compiled eight more you might hear on the TTC to keep you in the know. The post Feeling old? Learn these 8 Toronto slang words to keep up with the yutes appeared first on The Green Line . ## [Old Strath Mini Folkfest | Call for Volunteers](https://strathconacommunity.ca/old-strath-mini-folkfest-call-for-volunteers-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=old-strath-mini-folkfest-call-for-volunteers-2) _2026-08-21 · Strathcona Community League Website · Strathcona Community League_ Old Strath Mini Folk FestSunday, September 201pm-6pmStrathcona Community League South Lawn10140 86 Ave Want to help out? We are looking for volunteers!Email social@strathconacommunity.ca ## [Reminder | Tiger Skate Meet Up](https://strathconacommunity.ca/reminder-tiger-skate-meet-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reminder-tiger-skate-meet-up) _2026-08-21 · Strathcona Community League Website · Strathcona Community League_ REMINDER! The Tiger Skate Club,a girls, women, and gender expansive skateboard club and community for all ages, is having a meet up on Saturday, August 22, at the Strathcona Skate Spot (10140 86 Ave NW – next to the SCCL Hall). For more information visit https://tigersskateclub.com/ ## [Your weekly Edinburgh buildings, planning, streets and neighbourhoods news, w/e August 21](https://www.buildedinburgh.com/p/your-weekly-edinburgh-buildings-planning-e4c) _2026-08-21 · Editor · BuildEdinburgh_ In today’s edition: ## [Toronto gets hyped for BTS with fan activations](https://thegreenline.to/stories/bts-toronto-activities-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Julia Lawrence · The Green Line_ BTS is performing in Toronto for the first time since 2015, so here’s what you can do to celebrate, whether you have concert tickets or not. The post Toronto gets hyped for BTS with fan activations appeared first on The Green Line . ## [Toronto weekend events where it’s okay to show up solo](https://thegreenline.to/stories/event-recs-aug-21/) _2026-08-21 · Adele Lukusa · The Green Line_ Looking to get out the house, but none of your friends are free? Here are some sweet events in Toronto you can ride solo to. The post Toronto weekend events where it’s okay to show up solo appeared first on The Green Line . ## [OP-ED: What Does Toronto Remember?](https://spacing.ca/toronto/2026/08/21/op-ed-what-does-toronto-remember/) _2026-08-21 · Lisa Ditschun · Spacing Toronto_ Lisa Ditschun is an artist, urbanist, educator, and PhD candidate at Trent University whose ongoing research-creation project, Cities for Seven Generations, examines relationships to place, memory, and urban futures. Most maps of Toronto tell us how to get somewhere. They focus on roads, transit lines, bike routes, neighbourhoods, and boundaries. Few maps ask what places Continue reading "OP-ED:… ## [The Sounds of Singapore Neighbourhoods After Midnight](https://neighbourhoodlife.com.sg/singapore-neighbourhoods-after-midnight-sounds/) _2026-08-21 · Neighbourhood Life SG Team · Neighbourhood Life SG_ The Sounds of Singapore Neighbourhoods After Midnight After midnight, Singapore sounds different. Yes I know so does other parts of the world but humor me just for a while. Its the way the traffic thins, but the city is far from asleep. Under an HDB block, a ceiling fan turns above a handful of residents \[…\] The post The Sounds of Singapore Neighbourhoods After Midnight first appeared on… ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9EvwS7qxmMbS) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [Which Toronto neighbourhood are you?](https://thegreenline.to/stories/toronto-neighbourhood-stereotypes/) _2026-08-20 · Aia Jaber · The Green Line_ Wondering what personalities make up Toronto? Here are five distinct neighbourhoods to keep on your radar. The post Which Toronto neighbourhood are you? appeared first on The Green Line . ## [What does the Mayor of Toronto even do?](https://thegreenline.to/stories/what-does-the-mayor-of-toronto-even-do/) _2026-08-20 · Aia Jaber · The Green Line_ The Mayor of Toronto has a few different duties and responsibilities. Here’s everything you need to know. The post What does the Mayor of Toronto even do? appeared first on The Green Line . ## [Where to learn how to paint for cheap in Toronto](https://thegreenline.to/stories/affordable-painting-toronto/) _2026-08-20 · Adele Lukusa · The Green Line_ Have a paint palette sitting unused in your closet? Or finally get your Bob Ross on? Then here's where to affordably paint in the city. The post Where to learn how to paint for cheap in Toronto appeared first on The Green Line . ## [When a Meal Makes You See Familiar Flavours Differently](https://neighbourhoodlife.com.sg/when-a-meal-makes-you-see-food-differently/) _2026-08-19 · Bianca Teo · Neighbourhood Life SG_ There are restaurants you visit because you are hungry, and then there are those that make you forget the things that has been dragging you down these past few days. I felt that distinction on my visit here in this one spot in Craig Road. Outside, the street was doing its usual after-work shuffle. Inside, \[…\] The post When a Meal Makes You See Familiar Flavours Differently first appeared on… ## [Help Toronto cats by volunteering, fostering, donating or adopting](https://thegreenline.to/stories/toronto-cat-rescue-adopt-foster/) _2026-08-19 · Yara El Murr · The Green Line_ If you have a soft spot for furry feline friends, help Toronto Cat Rescue take care of animals in need by volunteering or donating. The post Help Toronto cats by volunteering, fostering, donating or adopting appeared first on The Green Line . ## [Transform Ordinary Weekends Into Extraordinary Singapore Staycation](https://neighbourhoodlife.com.sg/extraordinary-singapore-staycations/) _2026-08-19 · Neighbourhood Life SG Team · Neighbourhood Life SG_ Some weekends, you don’t want to fly anywhere. You just want to be somewhere else for a night — close to home, but far enough to forget the laundry pile and the unread emails. A hotel staycation in Singapore offers that perfect escape, blending comfort, convenience, and a touch of luxury. That’s how my love \[…\] The post Transform Ordinary Weekends Into Extraordinary Singapore Staycation first… ## [How this food bank is helping Torontonians get resume experience in Mount Dennis](https://thegreenline.to/stories/lil-north-york-harvest-food-bank/) _2026-08-18 · Julia Lawrence · The Green Line_ Building a life in Toronto is hard without Canadian work experience. North York Harvest Food Bank is changing the game with its Leadership in Logistics program. The post How this food bank is helping Torontonians get resume experience in Mount Dennis appeared first on The Green Line . ## [Dealing with power outages in Toronto](https://thegreenline.to/guide/toronto-power-outage-guide/) _2026-08-18 · Julia Lawrence · The Green Line_ If electricity goes out, you don’t need to freak out. Use this guide to be prepared for any outage in Toronto. The post Dealing with power outages in Toronto appeared first on The Green Line . ## [Rating the washrooms at East York Town Centre](https://thegreenline.to/stories/east-york-town-centre-washrooms/) _2026-08-17 · Yara El Murr · The Green Line_ Public washrooms don’t have to be a stinky nightmare. The East York Town Centre proves it with free, accessible and clean stalls to answer nature’s call. The post Rating the washrooms at East York Town Centre appeared first on The Green Line . ## [PODCAST: Spacing Radio 95, Saving Toronto](https://spacing.ca/toronto/2026/08/17/podcast-spacing-radio-95-saving-toronto/) _2026-08-17 · Spacing Radio · Spacing Toronto_ First: a little rant about Doug Ford’s island airport expansion plans, which have (at least for now) been grounded. Next, the book Saving Toronto: 10 City Builders Tell Us How is available now. It’s a collection of essays organized by themes like governance, transit, and housing. We asked public policy analyst Anne Golden and urban Continue reading "PODCAST: Spacing Radio 95, Saving Toronto" The… ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xvJdm3ayObC5) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Making neighbourhood health neighbourhood-led](https://www.newlocal.org.uk/articles/making-neighbourhood-health-neighbourhood-led/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=making-neighbourhood-health-neighbourhood-led) _2026-08-17 · Anita Duda · New Local_ Emily Brook from Care City CIC and Elspeth Paisley from Community Resources work together in Barking and Dagenham as part of the BD Collective, a member-led co-operative CIC which recognises that we’re better \[…\] The post Making neighbourhood health neighbourhood-led appeared first on New Local . ## [Singapore Nasi Lemak Guide: The Best Places to Enjoy This Iconic Dish](https://neighbourhoodlife.com.sg/singapore-nasi-lemak-guide-best-places/) _2026-08-17 · Neighbourhood Life SG Team · Neighbourhood Life SG_ If there’s one dish that truly encapsulates Singapore’s multicultural food scene, it’s Nasi Lemak. This beloved dish is a staple in local cuisine. Whether served in a humble banana leaf parcel or plated with premium ingredients, Nasi Lemak is a true celebration of aromatic rice, crispy skin of fried chicken, and a medley of side \[…\] The post Singapore Nasi Lemak Guide: The Best Places to Enjoy… ## [Ride these streetcars to explore Toronto’s scenic views](https://thegreenline.to/stories/toronto-streetcar-routes/) _2026-08-15 · Yara El Murr · The Green Line_ Use this list if you’re looking for a low-effort and affordable way to see Toronto while daydreaming out of a streetcar window, The post Ride these streetcars to explore Toronto’s scenic views appeared first on The Green Line . ## [The Best Sashimi Singapore Spots for Fresh Cuts and Japanese Cuisine](https://neighbourhoodlife.com.sg/best-sashimi-singapore-japanese-restaurants/) _2026-08-15 · Neighbourhood Life SG Team · Neighbourhood Life SG_ There is something quietly remarkable about the way Singapore does Japanese food. A city with no coastline of its own somehow manages to serve sashimi that feels genuinely close to what you’d find in Osaka or Tokyo. Our search for Japanese dining experiences across the island has also taken us to some of the places \[…\] The post The Best Sashimi Singapore Spots for Fresh Cuts and Japanese Cuisine… ## [Saturday column: What makes a good planning application?](https://www.buildedinburgh.com/p/saturday-column-what-makes-a-good) _2026-08-15 · Editor · BuildEdinburgh_ PLANNING applications rarely make headlines for the right reasons. ## [How Voice the Vote trains and funds community groups to engage Toronto voters](https://thegreenline.to/stories/changemakers-voice-the-vote/) _2026-08-14 · Juan Suarez · The Green Line_ Voice the Vote project leads Marium Vahed and Abby Tait share why neighbourhood organizations are key to strengthening civic participation and how residents can get involved before Toronto’s municipal election day. The post How Voice the Vote trains and funds community groups to engage Toronto voters appeared first on The Green Line . ## [Your weekly Edinburgh buildings, planning, streets and neighbourhoods news, w/e August 14](https://www.buildedinburgh.com/p/your-weekly-edinburgh-buildings-planning-fb0) _2026-08-14 · Editor · BuildEdinburgh_ In today’s edition: ## [Spend your remaining summer days at these Toronto events](https://thegreenline.to/stories/event-recs-aug-14/) _2026-08-14 · Adele Lukusa · The Green Line_ This week's event roundup includes a community BBQ, run clubs, a summer festival, outdoor reading club and more in Toronto. The post Spend your remaining summer days at these Toronto events appeared first on The Green Line . ## [When Singapore’s Past Still Has a Seat at the Table](https://neighbourhoodlife.com.sg/singapore-food-heritage-old-and-new/) _2026-08-14 · Sean Goh · Neighbourhood Life SG_ When Singapore’s Past Still Has a Seat at the Table Some places make me think about how quickly Singapore changes. That how I felt while standing at Clifford Pier in the Central Area of Singapore that looks out towards Marina Bay. The skyline outside is unmistakably modern, but the building carries traces of another Singapore. \[…\] The post When Singapore’s Past Still Has a Seat at the Table first… ## [Can’t afford an immigration lawyer in Toronto? Check out these free legal resources](https://thegreenline.to/stories/listicle-legal-clinics-toronto/) _2026-08-13 · Juan Suarez · The Green Line_ Add excerpt here. The post Can’t afford an immigration lawyer in Toronto? Check out these free legal resources appeared first on The Green Line . ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Kff0rQxqdqMR) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [The Benches That Hold Singapore’s Evening Stories](https://neighbourhoodlife.com.sg/singapore-neighbourhood-benches-evening-stories/) _2026-08-13 · Neighbourhood Life SG Team · Neighbourhood Life SG_ Every evening, as the heat begins to soften, a quiet transformation happens beneath Singapore’s HDB blocks. The benches come alive. At least not literally. They’re not grand landmarks. They certainly do not appear on our online maps. Yet, across neighbourhoods, these simple seats hold countless moments that quietly shape community life. We often walk past \[…\] The post The Benches That Hold… ## [Building a cross-London community of women in local government](https://www.newlocal.org.uk/articles/building-a-cross-london-community-of-women-in-local-government/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=building-a-cross-london-community-of-women-in-local-government) _2026-08-12 · Anita Duda · New Local_ Following the London Boroughs Women’s Network’s win at the LGC Awards 2026, members of the Chair Committee share the story behind its growth and explain how they’ve built cross-borough collaboration \[…\] The post Building a cross-London community of women in local government appeared first on New Local . ## [Social Bar & Bistro Republic Plaza: A Meal That Extends Beyond the Workday](https://neighbourhoodlife.com.sg/social-bar-bistro-republic-plaza-review/) _2026-08-12 · Sean Goh · Neighbourhood Life SG_ My colleagues and I wanted somewhere close, somewhere we could put the work aside for a while, and someone suggested Social Bar & Bistro, a bistro located right inside Republic Plaza. I had passed by plenty of restaurants and bars before, but it felt built for that small transition between work and the rest of \[…\] The post Social Bar & Bistro Republic Plaza: A Meal That Extends Beyond the Workday… ## [Old Strath Mini Folkfest | Save the Date](https://strathconacommunity.ca/old-strath-mini-folkfest-save-the-date/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=old-strath-mini-folkfest-save-the-date) _2026-08-11 · Strathcona Community League Website · Strathcona Community League_ Old Strath Mini Folkfest – SAVE THE DATE Join us on September 20, 2026 for the Old Strath Mini Folkfest More details to come! ## [Tiger Skate Club Meet Up](https://strathconacommunity.ca/tiger-skate-club-meet-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tiger-skate-club-meet-up) _2026-08-11 · Strathcona Community League Website · Strathcona Community League_ The Tiger Skate Club,a girls, women, and gender expansive skateboard club and community for all ages, is having a meet up on Saturday, August 22, at the Strathcona Skate Spot (10140 86 Ave NW – next to the SCCL Hall). For more information visit https://tigersskateclub.com/ ## [Fringe Starts Thursday](https://strathconacommunity.ca/fringe-starts-thursday-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fringe-starts-thursday-2) _2026-08-11 · Strathcona Community League Website · Strathcona Community League_ REMINDER! The 45th Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival returns to the heart of Old Strathcona! Fringe Unforgettable runs August 13 – 23 with 209 indoor theatre shows (more than 1,300 live performances!). Newly located this year on the greenspace south of the Community Hall (10140 86 Ave) is the pêhonân (“meeting place” in Nêhiyawêwin) community \[…\] ## [Walk Your Block Week](https://strathconacommunity.ca/walk-your-block-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=walk-your-block-week) _2026-08-11 · Strathcona Community League Website · Strathcona Community League_ The Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch Program Society (ENW) is excited to invite community leagues and residents across Edmonton to participate in initiatives focused on building safer, stronger, and more connected neighbourhoods. Introducing Walk Your Block Week This annual city-wide initiative encourages Edmontonians to step outside, connect with neighbours, and help build safer communities just by… ## [Chinese Festivals in Singapore That Celebrate Tradition and Community](https://neighbourhoodlife.com.sg/chinese-festivals-in-singapore-that-celebrate-tradition-and-community/) _2026-08-10 · Bianca Teo · Neighbourhood Life SG_ The first sign of a Chinese festival Singapore season is often something small: a red lantern outside an HDB block, decorations appearing at a void deck, or the familiar sound of a lion dance rehearsal nearby. From Chinatown’s large-scale celebrations to community events held in heartland estates, Chinese festivals in Singapore reflect how culture continues \[…\] The post Chinese Festivals in… ## [Idea #14: Making the planning system work for everyone](https://www.buildedinburgh.com/p/idea-14-making-the-planning-system) _2026-08-10 · Editor · BuildEdinburgh_ IT’S a brave soul, indeed, who would venture to suggest that the planning system should not be about giving people ‘agency’: the opportunity to influence the outcome of a planning application. ## [Saturday column: Tackling Edinburgh's housing crisis](https://www.buildedinburgh.com/p/saturday-column-tackling-edinburghs) _2026-08-08 · Editor · BuildEdinburgh_ UNTIL recently, a walk down the Union canal towards Fountainbridge could hardly avoid the sight of an abandoned and derelict church located on the southern side of the canal, tucked behind the tenements of Viewforth. ## [The Art of Neighbourly Communication: From Notice Boards to WhatsApp Groups](https://neighbourhoodlife.com.sg/neighbourly-communication-notice-boards-whatsapp/) _2026-08-08 · Bianca Teo · Neighbourhood Life SG_ I once stood at a notice board below an HDB block, unsure if a water-supply notice was still relevant. A neighbour glanced at their phone and said, “It’s in the block chat. The works are next Tuesday.” That moment captured a modern question: how does a neighbourhood speak to itself now? We’ve moved from lift-lobby \[…\] The post The Art of Neighbourly Communication: From Notice Boards to WhatsApp… ## [Your weekly Edinburgh buildings, planning, streets and neighbourhoods news, w/e August 7](https://www.buildedinburgh.com/p/your-weekly-edinburgh-buildings-planning-9f1) _2026-08-07 · Editor · BuildEdinburgh_ In today’s edition: ## [Exploring Liberty Plaza](https://spacing.ca/toronto/2026/08/07/exploring-liberty-plaza/) _2026-08-07 · Peter MacCallum · Spacing Toronto_ On the morning of July 22, CBC Radio news reported on a suspicious fire that had occurred overnight at a commercial plaza near Eglinton Avenue East and Kennedy Road. Later that day, I viewed cable news footage of the fire scene and immediately recognized the location as Liberty Plaza, which I had photographed for my Continue reading "Exploring Liberty Plaza" The post Exploring Liberty Plaza… ## [The Soundtrack of a Singapore Meal](https://neighbourhoodlife.com.sg/soundtrack-of-a-singapore-meal/) _2026-08-07 · Sean Goh · Neighbourhood Life SG_ There are some meals I remember not because of what was on the plate, but because of what I heard around it. The clatter of metal spoons against porcelain bowls. The sharp crack of a wok as oil meets heat. The uncle at the drinks stall calling out orders before the customer even reaches the \[…\] The post The Soundtrack of a Singapore Meal first appeared on Neighbourhood Life SG . ## [Promises! Promises? ABC's, that is](https://brianpalmquist.substack.com/p/promises-promises-abcs-that-is) _2026-08-05 · Brian Palmquist · City Conversations_ CC 218 —revisiting and evaluating the ABC Council's 2022 election promises—a report card of sorts—is 38% overall a passing grade? Or 31% of housing and affordability promises? ## [Bridging the gap between houses and high-rises](https://spacing.ca/toronto/2026/08/05/bridging-the-gap-between-houses-and-high-rises/) _2026-08-05 · Conrad Speckert · Spacing Toronto_ Many of us want more sustainable, safe, affordable and accessible homes. Despite zoning and land use changes to allow multiplexes and small apartment buildings in more places, the reality is that such designs are not yet living up to their architectural potential. The reason, in part, is because the Ontario Building Code (OBC) makes it Continue reading "Bridging the gap between houses and… ## [Renew your Membership today!](https://strathconacommunity.ca/renew-your-membership-today/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=renew-your-membership-today) _2026-08-04 · Strathcona Community League Website · Strathcona Community League_ It’s time to Renew your Community League membership! Community League memberships run from August to July every year. (The dates have changed this year – now renewal starts in August) Get your membership today at https://strathconacommunity.ca/membership Benefits of being a Strathcona Community League member: ## [Edmonton Folk Music Festival | Aug 6-9](https://strathconacommunity.ca/edmonton-folk-music-festival-aug-6-9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=edmonton-folk-music-festival-aug-6-9) _2026-08-04 · Strathcona Community League Website · Strathcona Community League_ The Edmonton Folk Music Festival is back! Running from Thursday, August 6 to Sunday, August 9, expect to see increased volume of day and night traffic in the neighbourhood (cars, bikes, and pedestrians). For more information, visit edmontonfolkfest.org ## [If we want better public services, we need to share power](https://www.newlocal.org.uk/articles/if-we-want-better-public-services-we-need-to-share-power/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=if-we-want-better-public-services-we-need-to-share-power) _2026-08-03 · Anita Duda · New Local_ In this guest blog, Ian Adams, Chair of Public Voice CIC, argues that public services need to move beyond consultation towards co-production, treating residents as partners in designing services, shaping \[…\] The post If we want better public services, we need to share power appeared first on New Local . ## [Requiem for the Villages Plan...Neighbourhoods rising?](https://brianpalmquist.substack.com/p/requiem-for-the-villages-planneighbourhoods) _2026-08-02 · Brian Palmquist · City Conversations_ CC 217 in which we talk about the resurgence of our city's neighbourhoods and what that might mean for the coming election