Ramadan is a holy month of spiritual reflection and fasting observed by Muslims. This year Ramadan started on Wednesday, March 22nd, and ended on Friday, April 21st, from sunrise to sunset. Those observing do not eat or drink. There’s Suhoor, the meal eaten before dawn and then the day of fasting begins. Once the sun […]
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In honour of International Women’s Day, Focus Media Arts Centre in partnership with the Unheard Voices Committee has released an educational video entitled Unheard Voices: Criminal Harassment in Canada. “The student had been looking for me and going to every single classroom asking for me . the student wasn’t in my circle. I didn’t know
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INTRODUCTION Any cotton jersey knit can be turned into a woven, knitting or crochet project. You can use old T-shirts, odd socks, or any other garment made from stretchy fabrics. TIPS One large men’s T-shirt cut to 1″2.5 cm will yield around 50 feet/15 meter of yarn, roughly equivalent to a skein of store-bought T-shirt
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
