The University of Toronto: York Region

York Region: But just beyond the edge of development, tucked between farm fields along the Yonge St. corridor, a shelter for homeless families is a stark reminder that amid rising affluence in Torontos northern suburb, poverty is increasing, too, according to The Star. In the past 30 years, York Region has dramatically changed, from a collection of rural communities to booming suburbs. But as the sprawl marches on, new research from the University of Toronto shows that deep socio-economic divisions have emerged and A trip through the sprawl that has galloped north across York Region to the border of East Gwillimbury has increasingly become a tour of monster homes, luxury car dealerships and exclusive golf clubs. Most people are unaware of the issue, said Patti Bell, executive director of Blue Door Shelters. Theres a huge, growing gap. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.