There have been hundreds of cases of raccoon distemper in the last few years in Toronto. The virus had led many people to believe that the cause was rabies.
Section: Science & Health
Embracing South Africa’s paradise of plants
There are over 22,000 species of plants in South Africa, and Anna Leggatt set out to see them all.
Leggatt shared her recent journey with the East York Garden Club, as well as her encounters with other life forms along the way.
Cooling stations offer East Yorkers a breath of fresh air
East Yorkers looking for respite from the record-breaking temperatures currently blasting the city can pop by the East York Civic Centre for a breath of cold air.
Chester Elementary opens new pediatric clinic
Students and their families at 11 East York elementary schools to have full access to health care services at new pediatric clinics.
This ‘cocktale’ hour was serious business
“It is so sad that one million sea birds are entangled by plastic every year,” said Prof. Chelsea M. Rochman, “and more than 690 species of animals have been entangled or eaten plastic debris.”
Family learns to cope with post-natal depression
John Rutledge felt overwhelmed. He had experienced the sleepless nights, changing diapers, finding that one bit of furniture not yet “child-proof.” After his daughter Ava was born, Rutledge became even more stressed and anxious, to a point where he knew something wasn’t right.
“We were in the doctor’s office and it felt like I was in free fall,” Rutledge said.
Trauma by the tracks
TTC commuters are accustomed to delays on the subway, which are sometimes caused by suicides on the tracks. Though for most commuters the announcement might result in being late for work or school, some have the misfortune of witnessing a suicide. This can translate into either shock or trauma. People suffering in the aftermath of witnessing suicides have found refuge in online forums, with many coalescing on Reddit. The social media forum features posts from witnesses to TTC suicides.
How far will you go to look beautiful?
As the years go by the more people get obsessed with looking young and beautiful. Some are willing to using weird ingredients, participate in beauty trends that can be harmful such as tattooed makeup, while some put too much glitter on places people wouldn’t usually— or even get facials there (but that can be for cleansing purposes too, so we’ll let it slide). Now you can look just as good looking as those sexy fictional vampires by getting a vampire facial (even though that’s not really what it does). You can relax while somebody smears bird poo on your face, it’s not gross if it’s for beauty, right? They are some people that try to rejuvenate the skin by putting on a placenta mask. Better yet, just freeze yourself in the name of beauty.
Doctor provides palliative care for Toronto’s homeless
Dr. Naheed Dosani provides palliative care for the homeless of Toronto. He aims to provide adequate care for those facing a terminal disease, during their last days.
Health Ministry ‘confident’ calorie labelling law effective
The calorie labelling law if in full flight in Ontario, and the ministry is confident that it will be a success.