Setting Up Shop

We use many different terms to describe young people who are homeless, including street youth, street kids, runaways, homeless youth, etc. According recent estimates, there are anywhere from 65,000 to 150,000 homeless youth living in the streets of Canada on any given day. Young people on the streets typically become homeless for a number of reasons. Conflicts and problems within the family are often significant here. Around 70% of homeless youth report having experienced physical, sexual and emotional abuse. My thanks to "The Homeless Hub" for the above information.

Bell Media Building

Originally known as the Wesley Building, 299 Queen West Toronto, was constructed in 1913 by architects Burke, Horwood, and White, and served as the headquarters of the Methodist Church of Canada until 1959, when it became home to the Ryerson Press. The building was purchased in 1985 by CHUM Radio, and it was subsequently converted to television and studio use. The reinvigorated building has thrived ever since, first as the CHUM-City Building before undergoing a name change in 2007 when Bell Media purchased CHUM. Remarkably, the striking Neo-Gothic facade made of white terracotta has changed little over its 105 year life span.

Bicycle Frame

Do you securely lock your bike to a stand to prevent theft? No problem to the thief... they will just take the parts. Recovery is also rarity for bike owners, with Police citing the convertible nature of the bike, which can be quickly and easily converted into cash or parts and sold on the streets or online.

Monday Night

I had to dig into my files to get this photo from last summer.