Mental Health
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She learned what's at the heart of real connection.
Business
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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Mental Health
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.
News
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.
Arts & Life
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.
Baseball
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.
Affordable East York
East-end mental health resources persevering amid rising costs
Inflation may be an external stressor for those suffering with anxiety and depression, but...
Business
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.
COVID-19
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.
News
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.
COVID-19
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.
News
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.
COVID-19
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...
Cost of Living
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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