Officially launched on August 10th, 2022, Market Greens is an initiative in St. James Town that aims to bring affordable fresh fruits and vegetables year-round to low-income residents facing food insecurity. As of 2016, 32% of St. James Town residents have low incomes as compared to the Toronto average of 17%. From an interview with […]
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Traveling and going on trips are great ways to see the world, learn new things and appreciate life. Traveling is also a luxury. Leaving work, your home and going somewhere different can be costly and timely, yet it is something most people enjoy and deserve. Traveling is an adventure that people should cherish, and there
Consuming a range of wholesome foods from each of the five food groups is the key to good nutrition. Eating foods from each of the following dietary groups will help your body get all the vitamins and nutrients it needs to function. Dairy or a dairy substitute: These foods are great providers of calcium, which is necessary for strong, healthy bones. Fruit: Fruits are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, and phytonutrients,
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The Indigenous Cancer Program (ICP) supports Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) patients and families accessing Cancer Care in Toronto. Supporting Indigenous people in cancer care is important because Indigenous peoples experience barriers to culturally safe care and continue to experience racism when accessing health care services which can be traumatic. Indigenous peoples also have
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On September 3rd, 2022, after a 2-year hiatus due to COVID, the St. James Town Festival roared back into the heart of the neighbourhood to present a fun-filled afternoon of performances, food, and kids activities celebrating the theme “Hopeful, Resilient, and Stronger – Together.” The special event was a unique partnership between neighbourhood residents and
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