Poor struggle most against globalized food chain
She says what is going on in society as opposed to the individual.
Science & Health
Everest College hosts its first Addiction Awareness Week
Addiction issues are on the rise, says Tom Peric, lead instructor in the addictions and community services worker program at Everest College. “I think a program like this one is important because it can help people,” said Peric. The college recently held its first Addiction Awareness Week at its campus at 2425 Eglinton Ave. E. in Scarborough.
Scarborough Hospital, Rouge Valley Health boards vote to merge
Board members of The Scarborough Hospital (TSH) voted Nov. 12 to proceed with the plan to merge TSH with the Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS). A growing, aging population and funding challenges have been named as reasons for the planned merger, which would roll out over the next three years.
Changing seasons can mean change in mood
It was 2005 when Ananth Moorthy realized something was wrong with the way he felt as the seasons changed. He didn’t know the medical term was for what afflicted him was Seasonal Affective Disorder, but he knew the feeling well.
Spawning Chinook salmon in Highland Creek draw curious crowd
Chinook salmon in Highland Creek? That the Scarborough creek carries the fish normally found in the Pacific came as news to Gary Carmichael. “I had no idea that there were salmon in Highland Creek so I was surprised to hear that,” the Scarborough resident said.
Proposed smoking ban receives mixed reaction
One of Toronto’s top doctors has taken his plan to ban smoking in public places public. His proposition urges city council and the province to ban smoking from many outdoor spaces that includes restaurant and bar patios, beaches, sports fields and entrances to public building.
Opinion: Pro teams stand to gain even more from Joga
What if yoga could save you money – enough money, to buy the ace that got away or to offer your top prospects enough to stay within an organization? Joga, an athletic based yoga practice…
Snakes in Scarborough: Are they dangerous?
Are snakes as dangerous as television and Hollywood lead us to believe?
According to Karen Truong, owner of ‘All Reptiles’ animal store located in Scarborough, snakes are not harmful, at least not the ones in Toronto.
Bed bugs found at two Scarborough libraries
They’re small and really tough to see. But they’re a big problem. “One is too many,” said Patricia Eastman of the Toronto Public Library (TPL). Bed bugs were reported at the Cedarbrae and Kennedy-Eglinton libraries in the last month. According to Eastman, area manager for both locations, the TPL system takes all reported incidents seriously.
Baby boot camp keeps moms in fighting trim
“It is similar to the rest of our classes because we don’t take it easy on (the mothers) just because they’ve given birth,” said Victoria Wickett. “They can stand a workout and most of them are pretty tough. It’s a lot more strength building. We don’t do so much cardio in that class though, because the mothers do have the kids with them.”