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Kensington Bellwoods Community Legal Services provides free legal advice and information to people on a low income that live south of Bloor between Ossington and Yonge in Toronto.

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06/02/2026

June is Seniors’ Month month in Ontario. It is a time when we recognize the contributions that older adults have made in communities across our province.

See what programs and services are available to help you lead a healthy, active and engaged life over 65.

June 1st, Injured Workers Day, we pay respect to the hundreds of workers who have died or become injured on the job.
06/01/2026

June 1st, Injured Workers Day, we pay respect to the hundreds of workers who have died or become injured on the job.

Working Together for Justice

June is Pride Month. It presents an opportunity to reflect on the progress made to recognize and protect the rights of L...
06/01/2026

June is Pride Month. It presents an opportunity to reflect on the progress made to recognize and protect the rights of LGBTQ2S+ communities and the work that still needs to be done.

Founded in 1981, Pride Toronto continues a legacy that is deeply intertwined with the rich, progressive history of Toronto’s q***r community.

June is National Aboriginal History Month. This is an opportunity to honour Indigenous heritage and celebrate Indigenous...
06/01/2026

June is National Aboriginal History Month. This is an opportunity to honour Indigenous heritage and celebrate Indigenous contributions and cultures. To learn about Canada’s oppression and exploitation of Indigenous Peoples, visit:

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05/27/2026

Rally and march - GET ON BOARD to stop Doug Ford’s hospital privatization train wreck on Thurs, May 28

We will gather outside Union Station in Toronto for a rally at 12 pm noon then march up to Queen’s Park for a giant protest. For those in Toronto, please come out to the rally and march! If you want to get on a train to Toronto, info is below.

SIGNING UP: we have bought entire train cars and blocks of tickets to bring in Ontarians from all over the province. See train departure & return times below.

⚫️ Please register by Wed, May 20 at this link: https://forms.gle/G5CuTp2qM3mT7itZ7.
⚫️ There is no cost, but you must register to reserve your seat.
⚫️ Seats are first come, first served. Sign up ASAP!
⚫️ Each person must submit a separate registration.
⚫️ Donations to help cover the cost of the tickets are most appreciated: https://square.link/u/Mw11n4Mc

TRAIN DEPARTURE & RETURN TIMES
At each place, we will gather at the VIA/GO station and travel together. On the morning of May 28, please arrive at your train station at least 45 minutes before departure to meet your train captain at a designated area. Please don’t be late because you will miss being given your ticket and getting on your train.

The trains will go to Union Station in downtown Toronto. For people arriving at Union Station early, there will be a comfy room to sit in once you disembark. More info will be provided once you reserve your seat.

After the protest at Queen's Park, we will return to Union Station and get on trains back to the same town you came from.

For those from Sudbury: the train only runs twice a week, as you know. We invite you to carpool or travel down and jump on the GO Train with us in Barrie.

🔴 Aldershot GO Train (for Hamilton & Area)
Aldershot to Toronto - 10:06 am to 11:15 am
Toronto to Aldershot - 3:17 pm to 4:26 pm

🔴 Barrie (GO Train)
Barrie to Toronto - 9:10 am to 10:49 am
Toronto to Barrie - 3:53 pm to 5:31 pm

🔴 Brampton (GO Train)
Brampton to Toronto - 10:52 am to 11:35 am
Toronto to Brampton - 3:34 pm to 4:19 pm

🔴 Guelph (GO Train)
Guelph to Toronto - 8:55 am to 10:15 am
Toronto to Guelph - 3:34 pm to 5:05 pm

🔵 Kingston (VIA Rail)
First group
Kingston to Toronto - 9:34 am to 12:03 pm
Toronto to Kingston - 3:23 pm to 5:40 pm

Second group
Kingston to Toronto - 7:21 am to 10:02 am
Toronto to Kingston - 3:38 pm to 5:54 pm

🔴 Kitchener (GO Train)
Kitchener to Toronto - 8:36 am to 10:15 am
Toronto to Kitchener - 3:34 pm to 5:26 pm

🔵 London (VIA Rail)
London to Toronto - 7:35 am to 10:10 am
Toronto to London - 4:15 pm to 6:27 pm

🔴 Mississauga (Port Credit GO Train)
Mississauga to Toronto - 10:44 am to 11:15 am
Toronto to Mississauga - 3:17 pm to 3:45 pm

🔴 Niagara (GO Train)
Niagara to Toronto - 6:37 am to 9:04 am
Toronto to Niagara - 5:00 pm to 7:31 pm

🔴 Oakville (GO Train)
Oakville to Toronto - 11:01 am to 11:45 am
Toronto to Oakville - 3:17 pm to 3:59 pm

🔴 Oshawa (GO Train)
Oshawa to Toronto - 10:09 am to 11:12 am
Toronto to Oshawa - 3:20 pm to 4:23 pm

🔵 Ottawa (VIA Rail)
Ottawa to Toronto - 5:21 am to 10:02 am
Toronto to Ottawa - 3:38 pm to 8:00 pm

🔵 Windsor (VIA Rail)
Windsor to Toronto - 5:35 am to 10:10 am
Toronto to Windsor - 5:22 pm to 9:50 pm

🔵 Woodstock (VIA Rail)
Woodstock to Toronto - 6:55 am to 8:35 am
Toronto to Woodstock - 5:22 pm to 7:04 pm

Please register by Wed, May 20 at this link: https://forms.gle/G5CuTp2qM3mT7itZ7

PLS DO NOT CANCEL: once you have filled in and submitted your registration, please do not cancel because it is expensive if you do. We have to pay for every ticket whether or not registrants show up. If there truly is a crisis and you must cancel, please email us at [email protected] with the subject line CANCEL. Please do not cancel the night before or morning of the protest, leaving us unable to fill your seat.

ACCESSIBILITY: There are accessibility accommodations on VIA Rail and GO Transit. Please contact your station of departure and Union Station in Toronto if you need to plan for accommodations. VIA Rail and GO Transit need to know in advance. We do not have the staff capacity to manage accommodations.

* VIA Rail info is here: https://www.viarail.ca/en/plan/accessibility
* GO Transit info is here: https://www.gotransit.com/en/travelling-on-go/accessibility
* More details on GO Transit accessibility are here: https://www.gotransit.com/en/travelling-on-go/accessibility/accessible-vehicles-and-stations?fbclid=IwY2xjawRnIFtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtOVk5U1h3SllGNXdWYndwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpsUI08iuXjaiDGfLvXtwtLawTVpkH7CYrsyWkdoFlDDFYQLvKIqAvrhhLsl_aem_PyLr8_zsNNN-h5FMo451oQ

Please register by Wed, May 20 at this link: https://forms.gle/G5CuTp2qM3mT7itZ7

05/27/2026
05/26/2026

"In his ruling, Justice Michael R. Gibson said the encampment is currently the only place in the region where people experiencing homelessness can legally set up a tent or structure and that it acts as a refuge of last resort."

05/20/2026

West Neighbourhood House will be taking part in the Stay Open, Stay Alive rally and concert in support of supervised consumption sites on Saturday, May 30th, at Metropolitan United Church (56 Queen Street East), 2pm. Everyone is welcome to come out and show your support.

The event will include some speeches from Angela Robertson, Executive Director at Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre, Jason Miles and Dr. Meldon Kahan.

05/14/2026

WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 18 FOR VICTORIA DAY.
Have a safe and happy long weekend!

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489 College Street, Suite 205
Toronto, ON
M6G1A5

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