October 19 - 24 was Canadian Waste Reduction Week. Organizations and communities across Toronto celebrated the week with different activities and events. The Corner @240 along with the ST. James Town Community celebrated the week with various activities stretched over a week. Below are some photos from the events and activities. On [...]
In a time that now seems like a distant memory, a slight cough or loss of smell was not a cause for much concern. Now, having any mild symptoms of illness can cause panic, stress and anxiety, not only for fear of personal health but for fear of spreading illness to others. Testing for [...]
This month, Lisa Kowalchuk spoke to us about her recent research project in St. James Town. Lisa is a sociology professor at the University of Guelph. This is what she had to say: At the beginning of October, I launched a study entitled “Extracting lessons from coping with COVID-19 in St. James Town”, and I’m grateful [...]
Michael Skaljin and Jedrick So work with The City's Solid Waste Management Services. They speak to us on why the Canadian Waste Reduction Week matters, on circular economy and the challenges and opportunities we face as a city in waste management. The Corner @240 is funded by the Solid Waste Management Services. 1. Waste Reduction [...]
Through the hustle and bustle of our daily lives we often forget to take time to reflect on the people and moments that we are grateful for. Practicing gratitude regularly can help us be more aware of the good that is in our lives and can help foster positive emotions. This doesn’t only include [...]
As we face the 9th month of living with the coronavirus and its multiple disruptions of people’s lives, livelihoods, and wellbeing, we are mindful of the fact that this past October 10 was World Mental Health Day. We turned to Susan Davis, Executive Director of the Gerstein Crisis Centre for a better understanding of how [...]
“The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness” -Dalai Lama With Thanksgiving just behind us, the month of October gives us pause to think about thankfulness and our sense of gratitude. Even under the shadow of COVID-19, it can be a time to reflect on the many [...]
With a new school year fast approaching, Christina (a dietitian from Sherbourne Health and The Corner) would like to share some healthy eating tips that we can try all year round. This short video has some pointers on making quick, budget-friendly, and healthy breakfast and lunch!
In this conversation with Rita Tsiotsikas, Principal, Winchester Junior and Senior Public School, talks about reopening plans of her school, the challenges and concerns it faces and how they are preparing to deal with those. The Corner – Welcome Rita. Thank you for offering to speak to us. Could you please start of by [...]
As a community, as a society, we wouldn't be where we are, without all the volunteers who selflessly donate their time for the common good. This time of the year is when we usually celebrate our volunteers and all their efforts. This year being different, we present a small photo story featuring our volunteers [...]
Nalini Pandalangat, Director of Newcomer Health & Specialty Services, Sherbourne Health, is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She completed her PhD at the Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, and has extensive experience leading projects and programs in the community health, hospital and international development sectors. Her PhD was on cultural influences on help-seeking, treatment and support for mental health problems in the Sri Lankan Tamil community. Her research and program interests are focused on immigrant mental health, gender and health, cultural competence, health care access and health equity. Currently she is part of a core team working on the development and dissemination of a refugee mental health framework.
