Newsletters are important communication tools in our neighbourhoods. Many people don’t access the internet and require a written document to learn about local events. Many people aren’t familiar with programs and organizations in their neighbourhood, and wouldn’t know where to look. A newsletter, delivered regularly to people’s mailboxes is an effective, accessible way to connect the neighbourhood and get the word out about events, workshops, programs, issues, and updates.

In August of 2011 Spence Neighbourhood Association and DMSMCA collaborated on publishing a collaborative community newspaper entitled “Our West Central Times”.

Our West Central Times was intended to fill the void that was left behind with the ending of the publication West Central Streets. The paper was to provide a voice for the neighbourhood and a space for residents to submit their own stories, opinions and views in the form of community interest articles. Many organizations and individuals contribute articles to Our West Central Times. Whether it be a historical piece on a favourite neighbourhood spot or landmark, a personal message or story from a local resident or a piece about an upcoming event or celebration, the publication invites everyone to write for the paper.

We also welcome and encourage advertisement by local businesses or agencies looking to promote a program or event. Our West Central Times has low advertising rates and publishes a total of 7500 newspapers which are distributed to 3 West Central Communities. It is distributed to all residences and businesses within the West Central neighbourhoods of Spence and Daniel McInyre and St. Matthews, with a collective number of approximately 5000 homes and 400 businesses. It is distributed by employing local residents who hand deliver the paper to both businesses and homes.

The publication has completed the two part pilot project and will be publishing the next issue of the Our West Central Times in Spring of 2012.
If you would like to write an article or take out an advertisement for the Our West Central Times please express an interest to Jen at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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