Toronto launches new vaccine campaign as cold weather approaches
Health officials are preparing to fight the expected spread of flu and COVID-19 viruses over the coming winter.
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Free weekly yoga sessions offered for marginalized women
A nonprofit group is opening up three free yoga classes weekly for Black, Indigenous and radicalized women as well as non-binary people.
Toronto author shares journey of ’Struggling To Be Well’ in new podcast, book
Keith Vander Wees is an author, musician and podcaster who uses his life story to spread awareness about schizophrenia.
Toronto’s mental health crisis: why funding matters in the race for mayor
With the 2023 byelection for Mayor quickly approaching, amidst one of the largest mental health crises our city has ever faced, the topic of funding has quickly escalated and the people of Toronto want to know which candidates they can rely on to help the people in need.
Every MAID expansion brings ethical concerns
Golden Christie became just one of the 31,664 people who have received Medical Assistance in Death (MAID) in Canada earlier this year. The law has continuously expanded since it was introduced in 2016, bringing with it new ethical concerns at every step.
The East York Hall of Fame is holding its 2nd ever induction
The East York Hall of Fame is inducting five people from the community in their second-ever ceremony on June 1.
Toronto’s youth mental-health services need major reorganization, experts say
Warning: This story contains graphic details about suicide and suicidal ideation.
Is art therapy an effective coping mechanism for mental illnesses?
Angel Fonesca, an emerging photographer, creates art that reflects what he is going through to inspire others.
Yoga training course on Danforth aims to reach more youth by ‘teaching the teachers’
A specialized training session at Yoga Sanctuary Academy is designed for daycare workers, yoga instructors and elementary and high-school teachers.
Here’s what you need to know about pharmacists’ new prescribing powers in Ontario
Expanding pharmacists’ abilities can fix some problems with the health-care system — but new problems may emerge.