Justice Advocate: Zahra Dhanani and Mariko Nguyen-Dhanani

justice advocate: She's been a lawyer, social justice advocate, community activist and even a DJ, organizing monthly Funk Asia nights, according to Toronto Star. But since last year, she and Mariko Nguyen-Dhanani, partners in love, life and business, have become the proprietors of a little corner store in East York. Andrew Francis Wallace/The Toronto Star By Vanessa LuBusiness reporter Wed., Dec. 28, 2016 Zahra Dhanani never imagined she would become the owner of a convenience store. Working 16-hour days for more than 400 days they've just recently hired some part-time staff the two women have a vision of turning their business at the corner of Lumsden and Westlake Aves., into a community gathering place. Article Continued Below But they have plans to turn an empty attached warehouse, which currently has no plumbing or electricity, into a space to show movies, borrow books or hold private gatherings complete with a green roof and living space for the couple. Regulars are already coming in for daily lattes, along with cigarettes, bread and milk, but also unique gifts, local produce in warm weather and handmade goods featuring iconic images of Toronto. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.