Posts by Niki Cesta

Spotlight Interview with Friends of Humber Bay

Posted: July 20, 2022 at 1:02 pm

In June 2022, we interviewed Friends of Humber Bay to learn more about their weekly water monitoring efforts along the shoreline of Humber Bay Park West. Ro, Eric and Katrina shared their experiences about what it’s like to be a member of our community science initiative. Here’s what they had to say: *This interview has …

‘Swim Guide’ Helped Me Build a Community of Water Lovers in Toronto’s West End!

Niki Cesta,

Posted: June 16, 2022 at 9:47 am

In September 2020, I packed up and made the move to the West End of Toronto. After 27 years of being an East-ender and witnessing the coveted Blue Flags swaying in the wind along Woodbine Beach, I found myself diving into the shores of Humber Bay. Wading into the water and peering north, it became …

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