Jane-Finch.com was launched on March 13, 2004 by
Paul Nguyen.[3] It began as a rap and hip hop site and later evolved to promoting social issues in the area.[4][5] 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.[6]
The website produces videos and articles with residents to give a look inside the community.[7][8]Jane-Finch.com shares positive news stories and current news about the area.[9]
Reception
Jane-Finch.com attracted local and national media attention.[10][11][12]
Awards
In 2010, Jane-Finch.com won a
Canadian Ethnic Media Association Award in the Internet Category for its community journalism.[12] A year later, the website received a
Heritage Toronto Award for "promoting and conserving aspects of Toronto's cultural history".[13]