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How this 24-year-old went from loneliness to solitude … and true community

She learned what's at the heart of real connection.

This young entrepreneur is on a quest to make prescription medication more affordable

A young changemaker strives to make medicines more affordable through her company, Meds for Less.
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Shift to post-secondary life is massive and under-discussed, therapist and students say

Post-secondary students’ mental health is often affected by the pressures they face when entering a new environment without a ‘hand to hold,' a York University student says. 

Who is responsible for clearing snow on Toronto’s sidewalks: residents or the city?

Clearing snow from the sidewalks remains a confusing problem for the city of Toronto and its residents, a professor in urban geography says.

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.

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...

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.
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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...

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?"

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Canada’s bronze is first-ever medal in sitting volleyball

Canada defeated rival Brazil in straight sets (25-15, 25-18, 25-18) to win its first ever Paralympic medal in sitting volleyball Saturday morning at North Paris Arena.  

Wheelchair racer Smeenk captures Canada’s 5th Para Athletics gold medal

Austin Smeenk (Oakville, Ont.) dominated the men’s (T34) 800m event, racing to victory at...