Jane-Finch.com

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Jane-Finch.com is a hyperlocal news website about the Jane and Finch community in Toronto, Canada.[1][2]

History

Jane-Finch.com was launched on March 13, 2004, by Paul Nguyen.[3] It began as a rap and hip hop site and later evolved to promoting social issues in the area.[4][5] In the process of building the website, Nguyen was helped out by his friend, Mark Simms. It eventually led to the production of a documentary Lost in the Struggle.[6]

The website produces videos and articles with residents to give a look inside the community.[7][8] Jane-Finch.com shares positive news stories and current news about the area.[9]

Reception

Jane-Finch.com attracted local and national media attention.[10][11][12]

Awards

In 2010, Jane-Finch.com won a Canadian Ethnic Media Association Award in the Internet Category for its community journalism.[12] A year later, the website received a Heritage Toronto Award for "promoting and conserving aspects of Toronto's cultural history".[13]

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