Malton's Newest Paper!

Malton, the name consistently becomes married with ideas and notions of crime and poverty, both by onlookers and by residents themselves. The Mississauga News a few months ago did a 3-part series, “A World of Hurt,” on how run-down and polluted Malton is becoming. The general implied notion is that our diversity becomes our own downfall; the culture class between “regular Canadians” and immigrants (regardless of first, second, or third generations) is what finds itself the centre of blame. This reflection of an unsophistication, soiled, crime-prone, and dangerous place lingers Malton’s image. Malton needs a re-identification.

However, there is an abundance of success erupting from Malton, and a lot of it goes unnoticed by the media. Role models like George Stroumboulopoulos and Paul Coffey grew up in Malton. But no one knows about them. There is an affluence of social, educational, and recreational programs for newcomers, single parents, families, students, and seniors. But no one knows about them. There are constantly new and exciting communal festivals, fund-raisers, environmental events, and cultural arts programs. But no one knows about them. Malton needs an information hub.

The Malton Mirror will be that information hub leaving behind a reflection worth staring at. It is a venue for residents to hone their skills while simultaneously giving back to the community. We are providing workshops and opportunities for Lincoln students to explore their passion in broadcasting, journalism, publishing, and computer designing. We are promoting local shopping, communal events, and beneficial programs for Malton residents.

Even though we are primarily English, we are still different from mainstream media because we will have coverage for those ignored by mainstream media. We will examine specific issues that effect Malton residents of various cultural and religious backgrounds. For instance, there will be African/Caribbean/ Bollywood movie reviews alongside Hollywood blockbusters.

For Malton residents, this will be the newspaper they go to, to find out what is happening “back home,” what new laws are being introduced that will affect them, what new events the community centre is promoting, and next week’s garbage schedule.

“The Malton Mirror: The Information Hub of Malton”