Jane-Finch.com is a hyperlocal news website about the Jane and Finch community in Toronto, Canada.
History Jane-Finch.com was launched on March 13, 2004, by Paul Nguyen. It began as a rap and hip hop site and later evolved to promoting social issues in the area. 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.
The website produces videos and articles with residents to give a look inside the community. Jane-Finch.com shares positive news stories and current news about the area.Advocates highlight best of Jane and Finch as community changes with future LRT, new homes
Reception Jane-Finch.com attracted local and national media attention.'A feeling of shock': How a Toronto creator's Jane-Finch website drew the ire of police, local radio station
Awards In 2010, Jane-Finch.com won a Canadian Ethnic Media Association Award in the Internet Category for its community journalism. A year later, the website received a Heritage Toronto Award for "promoting and conserving aspects of Toronto's cultural history".
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