Jane-Finch.com

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.

Reception

Jane-Finch.com attracted local and national media attention.

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".