Lauren Alpern

Northern College • June 24 2024

71-Year-Old Graduate Inspires Northern College Class of 2024 – Northern College

Northern College proudly celebrates its graduating Class of 2024, with 1,375 graduates at 8 convocation ceremonies, including Bradley Davis, a 71-year-old graduate and recipient of several achievement awards from the Mining Engineering Technician program. His journey is a testament to lifelong learning and determination, earning him multiple accolades during the graduation ceremony at the Haileybury Campus.

The Lion • June 11 2024

We Are LCC

A Vibrant Community Connection: Casual conversations can lead to great things.

The Lion • June 11 2024

David (Izzy) Elefant’11: Marching to the Beat of His Own Drum

After spending his formative years at LCC from kindergarten through Pre-University, David "Izzy" Elefant '11, Pre-U '12 encountered a multitude of experiences that left him with a wealth of possibilities to explore as he embarked on his life's journey post-graduation.

Instagram • June 3 2024

This Is what Pride Means to us.

Happy Pride Month from the Geneva Centre of Autism! Our Director of Programs and Services, Shelley Brazier, shares with us what Pride means to her.

Instagram • May 21 2024

Free Autism Webinar

Join the Geneva Centre of Autism in this free webinar. Discover the intricate connection between ASD, cultural diversity and quality care standards.

Instagram • March 25 2024

YSM Winter Walk Promo

Our YSM Winter Walk for Neighbours in Need on Saturday, February 10 aims to net $155,000 to support neighbours in need. We're walking to make a difference for neighbours like Natalia*, who shoulders the weight of caring for her grandsons due to their mother's inability.

Instagram • March 25 2024

YSM Lights up the CN Tower

On February 10, we walked for change. We walked for TO community members. We walked to help end generational poverty.

March 18 2024

Destination Toronto: You Gotta See

This was a full-size banner for a contest encouraging people to colour in a mural of Toronto.

The Shield • March 14 2024

Christopher Martin Flavelle '97: A First Page First

When Christopher Martin Flavelle '97 was a high school student at Royal St. George's College, he did some work for the school paper.

Toyota Service Awards Video • February 23 2024

Toyota Service Awards 2023

I wrote this script for the 2023 Toyota Employee Service Awards video.

Smak Website • February 23 2024

Case Study: Canadian Tire

To galvanize and rally support for Team Canada, we created the stick-tapping, heart-pumping Golden Stick Tour.

Smak Website • February 23 2024

Case Study: Destination Toronto

With global travel booming, Toronto was in danger of being left behind as a top-choice destination.

Instagram • January 18 2024

Honda Canada volunteers at YSM

A fantastic team from Honda Canada recently supported Yonge Street Mission through our Project: GENERAT1ON group engagement initiative.

LinkedIn • January 18 2024

Yonge Street Mission on LinkedIn

This is why we're walking on February 10...

Instagram • January 18 2024

YSM Winter Walk Toque

We Know You Want One!

Facebook • January 18 2024

Claudine* at YSM

After enduring a traumatic personal event, Claudine* moved to Toronto looking for a fresh start.

LION Magazine • January 17 2024

Becky Etingin '09:

Putting Family First in Family Law

The Dispatch • March 14 2023

Stress Overload

Police Services in Crisis Mode as Staffing Shortage Hits Hard

The Dispatch • March 13 2023

Five Officer Deaths in Five Weeks Takes Its Toll on Members

As members grieve the losses of Constables Hong, Gillespie, Northrup, Russell and Yang, the PAO is calling for change.

The Dispatch • May 19 2021

Climbing Up From Rock Bottom

In January 2018, Constable Jeff Elvish of the Thunder Bay Police Service literally had a gun to his head.

The Shield • January 12 2021

At Sea, At Last

Melodie Schaffer has always loved to sail. She was a high-performance sailor before she became a biomedical engineer.

The Shield • January 17 2019

Michael Wurstlin: A Piece of the Trivial Pie

Bert Kinsten once said, "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity," but Michael Wurstlin learned from experience...

The Shield • January 10 2017

The Cheese Boutique: A Sit Down with Afrim Pristine '99

Afrim Pristine '99 is a busy man. He usually spends over 12 hours a day at the Cheese Boutique, the shop that has been his daily bread for over four decades.

The Dispatch • May 5 2022

2022 Police Services Hero of the Year Awards Humbled by the Honour

With over 300 nominations submitted by the public for the seventh annual Police Services Hero of the Year awards, it wasn't easy to pick the winners.