4 community gardens rooted in East York
The opportunity to be part of a community garden provides more than just a chance to get outdoors, and East York has an abundance of gardens to explore. A community garden is best defined as…
community
Personal care banks pop up across Toronto during the COVID-19 pandemic
While the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting access to feminine hygiene products, an organization called The Personal Care Bank (TPCB) continues to open up cabinets filled with free personal care items in areas across Toronto.
Liberals sweep Mississauga for third federal election in a row
Mississauga elected Liberal candidates again in this year’s federal election, though Conservative challengers gave them a run in ridings.
Community fridges pop up in Toronto neighbourhoods during COVID-19 pandemic
A series of community fridges have popped up in Toronto during the COVID-19 pandemic, operating on the principle “take what you need and leave what you can.” But the program isn’t all sunshine and rainbows.
These people are helping Toronto’s artisans survive the pandemic
Local organizers are helping local artists and small businesses during the pandemic by organizing online shopping opportunities.
‘Kinnd’ Facebook group brings people together for authentic connection during pandemic
Laura Sniderman has developed a ‘kinnd’ way to help people connect during the pandemic.
How one Sarnia Facebook group is helping local businesses survive the pandemic
With more than 17,300 members, a Facebook group is getting the light of appreciation for all the right reasons from the community
Toronto student sends care packages to children in Guyana during pandemic
Emily Singh takes action to help underprivileged children in Guyana during the COVID-19 pandemic.
These ‘good neighbours’ are pandemic heroes for many
The Good Neighbour Project, a volunteer organization that launched in March 2020 to deliver groceries and other necessities to the vulnerable, has helped thousands of people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its volunteers have no intention of stopping.
Meet the women dancing their way through the pandemic
A group of Toronto women are finding community during the pandemic through a series of outdoor Zumba classes in Toronto’s west end.