Winter Duff

As Earth Month comes around again, so does the “greenwashing” of businesses. But, Beach Solar Laundromat takes the environment very seriously. Owner Alex Winch prides himself on having reduced the laundromats carbon footprint drastically from when it was bought. @TorontoObserver

Beach Solar Laundromat is proving how easy, and cheap, it is to be eco-friendly during Earth Month. "Global goals of carbon reduction start somewhere. They start with individuals." Alex Winch, the laundromats owner says. @TorontoObserver

On March 4, students, teachers and supporters gathered at Queen’s Park to protest the cuts to OSAP and the end of the province’s tuition freeze. The protest was one among many happening across Ontario this month. @TorontoObserver

“No cuts, no fees, no corporate universities.” Protesters marched to Queen’s Park on March 4 after Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s changes to OSAP and the tuition freeze. torontoobserver.ca/2026/03/11/hun…

“Ultimately the kids are the ones paying the price.” Bowmore parents have been left frustrated with what they say are no answers after the dismissals of ten teachers. They say their children are not learning anything, due to how abrupt the changes were. torontoobserver.ca/2026/02/19/tds…

The TDSB’s silence has left Bowmore Public School parents asking questions after the suspension and dismissals of ten teachers in early February. Beaches/East York School Trustee says “[Bowmore] is such a beautiful community, and the community is hurting.” torontoobserver.ca/2026/02/19/tds…

“Pushing snow off the street and onto sidewalks and snowbanks really is not a solution for our community.” Advocates are calling on the city of Toronto to prioritize snow removal, as disabled locals are struggling with impassable snowbanks. Read the full story @TorontoObserver

Toronto’s record-breaking snow dump in January has been more than just a commuting issue, it is a massive barrier for disabled Torontonians. Disabled residents say it’s “like an obstacle course,” just to go up the block. Read the full story @TorontoObserver