The devices conversation
- October, 2024
By Sean Delaney
In today’s digital age, cell phones and other devices have become integral to daily lives, including in schools. While technology can enhance learning, it also poses challenges, particularly with distractions and the potential for misuse. The conversation around managing these...
Matias de Dovitiis TDSB trustee Ward 4 - Back to school
- October, 2024
School starts Tuesday, September 3rd for the TDSB this year, and with that come all the nervous preparations that families need to make to get ready. With that in mind I wanted to share a few things that may help along with the long-term success for students in our local Emery schools.
For student...
Finding a dream in Emery Village
- November, 2023
By Sean Delaney
Continue your journey, pursue your dreams, and achieve your goals.
Ward 4 Trustee Matias de Dovitiis recently arranged for me to spend an afternoon at the Emery Adult Learning Centre (EALC) and Emery EdVance School. One of the school’s main goals is to help applicants aged 18 and...
“The demand is tremendous,” TDSB trustee de Dovitiis
- October, 2023
“The demand is tremendous,” TDSB trustee de Dovitiis
By Sean Delaney
Toronto District School Board trustee Matias de Dovitiis said the mental health of students, especially after covid, has sparked new initiatives and programs in Emery schools.
“The demand is tremendous,” de Dovitiis said. “And...
Remembrance Day in Emery Village 2022
- December, 2022
By Sean Delaney
The rain held off over Emery’s Joseph Bannon Park on Friday, Nov. 11.
A large group of residents, politicians, and uniformed officers paid tribute to the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers, both past and present in a service to honour those who have served.
Now in its ninth...
Trustee wants increased opportunity for youth
- December, 2022
By Sean Delaney
Matias de Dovitiis has been elected the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) trustee for Ward 4 Humber River - Black Creek. And de Dovitiis said simply that he ran to improve the schools in his neighbourhood.
“You talk to parents to see the opportunity kids have in our area, and ...
Judy Sgro reelected in Emery Village-Black Creek
- October, 2021
By Sean Delaney
On September 20, Canadians went to the polls to make their decision in the 44th campaign for federal officials, and in Emery Village, that choice once again was Liberal MP Judy Sgro.
Of the 31,029 votes counted in the Humber River-Black Creek riding as of press time on Septem...
It's time to vote Humber River - Black Creek
- September, 2021
By Sean Delaney
The writ has dropped and Canada will go back to the polls on September 20.
After a year of changes to the way we live our lives and conduct ourselves in order to comply with public health protocols, being prepared is paramount. And the Emery Village Voice wanted to help you ...