When immigrant seniors feel isolated, Toronto’s libraries can offer help
The Toronto Public Library has several programs to help isolated newcomers settle in the city, but staff say those who need the support may not know about it.
Science & Health
We are expected to always be strong and brave, says male university athlete on mental health
The physical and emotional strain that is put on male athletes is often overlooked, and builds a dangerous stigma that men should be “strong” and “masculine,” a psychotherapist specialized in men’s mental health said.
East-end mental health resources persevering amid rising costs
Inflation may be an external stressor for those suffering with anxiety and depression, but it’s also a reality that east-end mental-health services are currently struggling with. These organizations, resources, and support workers in East York…
Danforth bridal shop upheld mask mandate through pandemic with few complaints, staff say
Staff at a local bridal shop say they’ve never dropped their in-store mask mandate for customers, and their clients have been cooperative.
East-end parents search for children’s meds as respiratory infections surge in Canada
Parents in East York say they are desperate for children’s Tylenol, amid a “multi-demic” of respiratory infections like Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu, bacterial pneumonia, COVID-19 and asthma.
Toronto tenants anxious about raccoon behaviour amid cold weather, distemper outbreak
Raccoons are more active as winter approaches, and that can mean more altercations with their human neighbours.
Dropping mask mandates brings mixed reactions from students and faculty
While some students and teachers appear glad to see their peers face to face, others have lingering fears that the pandemic isn’t over.
Gardeners learn all about ‘hot composting’ on Carrot Green Roof
East-end residents got a crash course in the art of “hot composting” at the garden above The Big Carrot Community Market.
What is the future of health care under the Progressive Conservative Party?
Now that the Ontario general election is over, the province’s physicians say the re-elected Progressive Conservative party needs to move quickly to address the problems plaguing the health-care system. “We need to work together to…
Watch: What people in Scarborough think of Doug Ford’s Conservatives’ 2nd term
Reporters asked Scarborough residents one question after the election results were revealed: “What does it mean to you that the Conservative Party of Ontario got elected?”