Shoring up our public anchors

They act as a neutral place for citizens to emerged as the hot-button issue in the provincial discuss, debate and argue the concerns that affect election campaign. [...] Others claim programs, nutritious snacks, recreational oppor- quite the opposite: that a multicultural society tunities, public health and mental health ser- should go out of its way to secure its public vices, and assistance for children with special space, institutions and practices. [...] In fact, the Government of Ontario has ence needs to find the common anchors that tried to promote a broader neighbourhood role hold it together. [...] Yet the Despite their differences, all three public vulnerability of these vital public places was institutions face a common challenge: making the evident in a recent cost-cutting move by the City case for their inherent value. [...] These are the places of Toronto to close operations on Mondays in that create healthy and safe communities.