Jane-Finch.com is a hyperlocal news website about the Jane and Finch community in Toronto, Canada.[1][2]
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 Screenshot of Jane-Finch.com in 2006 | |
Type of site | hyperlocal, news, community journalism |
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| Available in | English |
| Owner | Paul Nguyen |
| Created by | Paul Nguyen |
| URL | jane-finch |
| Launched | 2004 |
| Current status | Active |
History
editJane-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
editJane-Finch.com attracted local and national media attention.[10][11][12]
Awards
editIn 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]
References
edit- ^ D'Andrea, Aaron (March 13, 2023). "Jane-Finch.com a tool to battle stigma surrounding area, creator says". toronto.com. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ "Paul Nguyen, galardonado activista y cineasta de la ciudad de Toronto". RCI | Español (in European Spanish). May 28, 2019. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ "URBAN HERO: Paul Nguyen combats Jane-Finch stereotypes on 'positive' news portal". Toronto.com. October 26, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ "Paul Nguyen – Ghetto Blaster Revisited & the Rise of Jane-Finch.com". Ricepaper Magazine. February 3, 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ "The real Jane-Finch, from filmmaker Paul Nguyen | The Grid TO". September 7, 2013. Archived from the original on September 7, 2013. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ "Ryerson Review of Journalism". September 7, 2007. Archived from the original on September 7, 2007. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ "Our Toronto - September 16, 2017". CBC. 2017.
- ^ "Jane-Finch.com, the voice of a neighbourhood for more than a decade, gets GG award". CBC. December 8, 2015.
- ^ Advocates highlight best of Jane and Finch as community changes with future LRT, new homes
- ^ "Toronto And GTA- Jane-Finch dot-com". torontosun.com. May 12, 2008. Archived from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ 'A feeling of shock': How a Toronto creator's Jane-Finch website drew the ire of police, local radio station
- ^ a b Reporter, Cynthia Vukets Staff (March 3, 2011). "Jane-Finch activist wins multiple awards for community website". Toronto Star. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ Mirror, Fannie Sunshine North York (October 7, 2011). "Jane-Finch.com receives Heritage Toronto Award". Toronto.com. Retrieved November 30, 2023.