On April 19th, 2019, writer Samuel Murrithi published a book titled Stress: The Silent Killer. Why has stress been named “the silent killer”? Does it really honor that name? What can we do to avoid being the “victims” of this “killer”? We all experience the feeling of stress, and a certain level of stress is […]
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Let us celebrate the benefits of a fantastic means of transportation on National Bike Day (19th April). Cycling is not only a pleasant and entertaining mode of transportation, but it also has a variety of health, environmental, and social benefits, making it an excellent choice for people of all ages. Biking is a great way
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Earth Day is held on Saturday this year, April 22. The official theme is “Invest in Our Planet”. This time we wanted to showcase how we can invest in our planet and our surroundings. Over the past year, we held many workshops at The Corner @ 240 that emphasize reusing existing materials to create something
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Since its inception, St. James Town Community Corner has exceeded expectations. The Corner continues to provide assistance to community residents, including seniors, newcomers to Canada, and their young children, with programs in health and wellness, education and crafts. This spotlight features service user David Cheater, who shared how The Corner changed his life. I am
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St. James Town is one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in Canada. With 65% of residents having immigrant status and 73% being non-white, it’s also one of the most diverse. This is reflected in some of the amazing food choices offered in St. James Town and Cabbagetown. One of the many ways you can
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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar. This month is also referred to as the month of fasting. Muslims all over the world will be observing fasting, also referred to as Sawm in Arabic. It is estimated that over one billion Muslims around the world will participate in this spiritual exercise. According to
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(Fred is a journalist with FOCUS Media Arts Centre – a partner of The Corner) The St. James Town Community Corner (The Corner) celebrated Black History Month by honouring Black wellness leaders for their support to residents’ wellness in 2022. The honourees were awarded for keeping residents’ spirits up and for their work in increasing
In this article, I want to talk about a very serious and huge problem faced by almost every girl in this world, especially teenagers. Today, many girls wish to be in the best shape and get fit bodies. Unfortunately, lots of social media influencers, such as BlackPink, make girls want to have a body exactly
Every year on March 8th the world celebrates the strengths, perils and journey of womanhood. In some countries, it honours the social, economic and political advancements of women and in others, it may be a protest, a radical call to action. International Women’s Day has been observed since the early 1900s, with the earliest reported
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