About Us
 
Jane-Finch.com was created by Paul Nguyen and officially launched on March 13, 2004. Jane-Finch.com is the first and only website about the Jane-Finch community. Jane-Finch.com is prominently featured in the media and garnered widespread praise from influential political and community leaders across Canada. We are a non-profit group run by local students and volunteers.
 
Jane-Finch.com promotes the community by giving local residents a voice to be heard. Jane-Finch.com is a united virtual community centre of expression, concern and inspiration.
 
Jane-Finch.com features exclusive content about the community. Our goal is to create a better understanding and appreciation of the Jane-Finch community and its members.
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What is Jane-Finch?
 
Jane St. and Finch Ave. is an intersection north of the city of Toronto. The area is known for its dense immigrant population, high crime rate and poverty. Jane-Finch is the result of poor urban planning and social infrastructure. Today, community residents and local government continue to work towards improving the quality of life.
 
Brief facts about the area
  • Population: 85,275 (as of 2007)
  • Over 120 nationalities and 100 spoken languages
  • Developed in the 1960's by Ontario Housing Corporation
  • Population boomed from about 1,300 in 1961 to 33,000 in 1971
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