Toronto Star: Summer Course Announced as School Appoints Street Nurse Cathy Crowe to Help Get it Going September 25, 2013 TORONTO - Young people who want to become activists like the late Jack Layton may get schooled on the subject next summer, thanks to a new initiative by Ryerson University. The fledgling idea for a [...]
Jack Layton had deep roots in Toronto-Danforth, the riding that he represented in Parliament. Now an oak tree planted in his honour will symbolize the continuation of Jack’s legacy as it grows, as the community will continue to grow. September 17, 2013 TORONTO-DANFORTH - Former NDP leader Jack Layton was celebrated over the weekend when [...]
Canada is Swept by Scandals - But by Commemorating Layton, Canadians Emphasize Values Like Optimism and Civility August 27, 2013 OTTAWA - It’s a curious time in Canadian politics. NDPers in B.C. are shell-shocked after their upset at the polls. Ontario’s Liberals are struggling to retain credibility following revelations about canceled power plants. Toronto’s City [...]
City News Article: Special Tribute Marks Second Anniversary of Late NDP Leader's Passing August 23, 2013 TORONTO - A bronze statue of Jack Layton was unveiled on Thursday at the Toronto Island ferry terminal, which was also renamed after the then NDP leader who died two years ago. The ceremony was [...]
Jack Layton Honoured with Special Tribute on Toronto's Waterfront August 23, 2013 TORONTO - The great thing about the tandem bicycle: together you are stronger, you’re faster. You move forward like a community. And moving forward together – that’s what Jack Layton was all about. So it’s only fitting that the new memorial at the [...]
Seniors Housing Building Named After the Late NDP Leader, Jack Layton June 10, 2013 TORONTO- On Sunday, June 9, 2013 WoodGreen Community Services honoured the late NDP leader by renaming the seniors housing building at 1070 Queen St. E. “Jack Layton Seniors Housing.” “This is where friendships are created, companionship, and where we come together to celebrate [...]
Countless Canadians Watch Jack Layton Biopic on CBC March 11, 2013 TORONTO -The inspiring story of Jack Layton has caught Canada's attention once again through the movie JACK. The CBC movie aired on Sunday, March 10 and was watched by viewers across the country. It is now viewable online as well. Watch parties in diverse places [...]
Toronto Star: Olivia Chow Gave Green Light for Jack Layton Biopic to Inspire More People to Get Involved March 4, 2013 TORONTO - Olivia Chow is getting ready to lose Jack Layton for a second time. The CBC drama special Jack, the story of their life together and the death of the former NDP leader from cancer in 2011, [...]
Beach Riverdale Mirror: New Street in Toronto-Danforth Dedicated by Olivia Chow February 24, 2013 TORONTO - More than 300 people gathered on the site of the former Don Jail Sunday for the chance to be the first to walk along Jack Layton Way and to celebrate the man who represented the area as a city [...]
New Book Features Jack Layton Anecdotes December 24, 2012 TORONTO - Jack Layton was more than extraordinary politician - he was a community leader, friend and family man. That's what countless anecdotes from his political career and private life attest to. A new book by Penn Kamp sheds light on Jack through original stories from those [...]
