And this has led to neighbourhoods such as those in north Scarborough being left out. Stapleton’s report shows that 17 of Toronto’s poorest neighbourhoods get no special attention by City Hall. Ten of those communities are in Scarborough, including seven in north Scarborough — north of highway 401 and east of Victoria Park Blvd. “I agree north Scarborough has been neglected,” said Lai, who was first elected a year ago. “I absolutely agree that north Scarborough is an area of the city that is underserved,” she said in an interview.

Source: thestar October 15, 2019 09:00 UTC