Silent auction now closed! Own a piece of Leafs history and support your Beach Metro Community News

Bid now to take home a standout piece of Toronto Maples Leafs history — an authentic signed Auston Matthews jersey — while supporting local journalism and student mentorship in the Beach community! Pictured here is journalism intern, Josh McGinnis, who’s helping promote the auction as part of his hands-on newsroom experience. Photo: Susan Legge

The chance to own a piece of Toronto Maple Leafs history has come and gone! Thank you to all the bidders!

All proceeds from this silent auction go toward supporting local journalism at Beach Metro Community News and our student mentorship program.

The winner bidder not only takes home a collector’s item — you’re helping us mentor the next generation of journalists, giving them hands-on experience, and preparing them for future careers in media.

A big thank you to MLSE for donating this special jersey to help keep community news strong and support student mentorship. This official Toronto Maple Leafs assistant captain jersey — complete with an “A” on the front and Auston Matthews’ signature on the back — hails from his days before wearing the “C.”

Bidding closed on Saturday, May 10 at 5 p.m.