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Title: Interview with Heidi Calder
Description: Heidi Calder discusses 18 years of work experience at UTSC in the Alumni Office, the Athletics Department and as Special Advisor for the Pan American Games. A Scarborough native, Heidi shares her perspective about social change in the community and reflects on the often negative media portrayal of this part of Toronto. She also discusses overall safety in Scarborough and at UTSC, the media's portrayal of the city's east end and how different kinds of diversity have effected safety and security.
Subject: Community, Diversity, Safety

Title: Interview with Yvonne Garson
Description: Yvonne, a Polish resident of Guildwood Village, speaks about her journey to Canada and her experiences, particularly in Scarbourough. Explaining the reasons behind her parents' decision to come to Canada after World War II, Yvonne mentions how she moved around the GTA and finally settled in Guildwood, and she appreciated the close-knit community that it fostered. She elaborates on the early days of Guildwood Village and how the community members add value and take care of it.
Subject: Buildings, Community, Facilities, Immigration, Safety