Letter from the Interim Editor

Kit Darling

Well, it seems that June does bring some good news aside from better weather. (Although as I write this on May 20 – last night’s wild weather wasn’t better – different, certainly!)

We have welcomed a new voice – Rose Divecha has joined us as a columnist and occasional roving reporter. Our appeals for donations have borne fruit, including one that included a welcome cheque and a handwritten note from a reader and former North End resident now living in Richmond, B.C. Many thanks Patricia! Other donations have arrived via our website and Pets of the North End Calendar fundraiser. We have also developed a new design for our T-Shirts and are selling them at neighbourhood events. Thank you Cat McKay (designer) and Chris Pearson – our dynamic sales team.

We are planning more new initiatives, including a donor wall online to recognize those who have supported us. As well, we are still looking for a new Coordinator/Editor as well as a few more Board members. If you are new to the ‘hood – this is a great way to meet other newcomers as well as some life long North Enders.

And finally, as of July, I am stepping back from my temporary role and taking a break.