Andrew Neary

About the author

Andrew Neary is passionate about community, coffee, and commerce. He endeavours to share people stories and amplify voices often left out of the spotlight. He's frequently found taking photos of lattes at local cafes or answering email at andrew.neary@dcmail.ca.

R.A. Sennett: From public school to global headquarters, 170 years of learning

For Tracy Mainwaring, R.A. Sennett was a special place from a simpler time. Mainwaring started at as a student at the school in 1976....

Ron Fanfair: 40 years of storytelling excellence in the Black community

Ron Fanfair had always envisioned a career in the arts. He never felt confident in math or science in school. His dream took shape...

Sofia Mingram: Capturing the present to cherish in the future

Sofia has cherished the art of photography since her early childhood.She said photography allowed her to “see people from a different angle and a...

Where do your DCSA fees go?

Written by Andrew Neary and Andre SpenceFor the fall and winter semesters, every full-time Durham College student paid $480 to the Durham College Student...

Navigating education with invisible disabilities

Amon remembers waking up covered in blood from all the scratching. He was born with 13 allergies, eczema, and asthma. His conditions made him...

Marito’s Coffee and Things: A family’s tale of resilience and new beginnings

Marito lived a comfortable life with his wife, Lily, and their four children in the Philippines, but danger was knocking at his door. They...

The end of an era, aging farmers leave family farms’ future in jeopardy.

For two centuries, the Jones family has farmed their land just outside Castleton, Ont., a legacy now facing an uncertain future. Their ancestors, originally...

Victim Services Durham Region launches pilot to reduce fear of reporting to police

For some people, reporting a loved one missing to police can be as difficult as accepting they aren't there.And when people do gather the...

Does the ‘most refreshing street in Canada’ live up to the hype?

There’s nothing quite like a hot cup of coffee on a cool fall day. And where better to get one than "the most refreshing...

Weaving heritage and healing: the gift of a ribbon skirt

Susan Byrne comes from a big family in Newfoundland. She has over 30 first cousins, 12 aunts and uncles on her dad’s side, and...

DC Works isn’t working

Not all college students come from families with the money to cover tuition. Many must pay for school themselves, find housing and buy food...

Ajax checks in on its business community

Maryam Afana-Bayoumi recently opened a café restaurant in Ajax with her partner, but she said she had little outside support. She could not find...

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