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By: Adewunmi Agunloye In just a few days, it will be the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar. This month is also referred to as the month of fasting. Muslim all over the world will be observing fasting, also referred to as Sawm in …
Written by: Rowan Flood *Edited for length and clarity* Farirai Dhumbura is an artist who lives in Scarborough, Ont. A dream or a painting is what first pushed her into creating. From there, the inspiration has kept coming, and so has the art. From how she feels to what she …
Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to show your significant other that you care about them. It can be done in a sustainable way as well as with some creativity. We wanted to show you one way to do it. To make a simple token of love you will need …
By: Tatyanna Watts-Burke and Adewunmi Agunloye Hall B of the Wellesley Community Center Toronto was agog on Saturday 25, February 2023 as The Corner in partnership with 519, Support Enhances Access Service Center (Sease), Dixon Hall, and The Centre for Advancing the Interests of Black People and Regent Park TV …
Improve your health and reduce your risk of cancer: Did you know that there are many things people can do to lower their risk of developing cancer? According to the Canadian Cancer Society, about 4 in 10 cancer cases in Canada can be prevented through healthy living and policies that …
February is considered one of the coldest months of the year and with the cost of living constantly rising, it is harder to stay warm on a budget. There are few simple things that we can do to keep our homes warm in a sustainable and cost-effective way. The recommended …
During the winter of 2022, I found myself living with my brother at small town Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Since there were not many options there to meet queer people, I decided to expand my dating app horizons (at the time I only knew Tinder and to be honest found it quite …
By: Adewunmi Agunloye St. James Town Community Corner has impacted me and my family positively and it is a must place to visit for assistance if you are a newcomer to Canada and want to quickly integrate into Canadian lives. That is how Amruta Jadhav, an immigrant from India who …
Senior’s Corner celebrates 10 years of exciting programming A significant milestone was reached in November 2022. We are proud of our accomplishments and looking forward to the next 10 years – taking the program to the next level. Thanks to all our partners, collaborators, funders and well wishers of the …
Volunteering at The Corner has widened my scope as a social worker says Jecintha Reena By: Adewunmi Agunloye Jecintha Reena, who came to Canada one year ago, has given an account of how she started volunteering at the St. James Town Community Corner. With a background as a social worker …
Shedding Some Light on Seasonal Blues By Shirley Roberts The month of December brings a lot of glitter in the way of Christmas tree lights, holiday festivities, and family and community celebrations. For some people, though, the glow is obscured by a sense of mental unwellness. In Canada, dampened spirits …
Come on, no one is to be blamed here, because it is that time of the year. Get ready to refill your cookie jars, no matter what. It’s National Cookie Day on December 4th! It’s all about giving and sharing thanks to the Dutch for bringing koekie – meaning ‘little cake’, …
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By: Adewunmi Agunloye In just a few days, it will be the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the …
Written by: Rowan Flood *Edited for length and clarity* Farirai Dhumbura is an artist who lives in Scarborough, Ont. A dream or …
Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to show your significant other that you care about them. It can be done in a …
By: Tatyanna Watts-Burke and Adewunmi Agunloye Hall B of the Wellesley Community Center Toronto was agog on Saturday 25, February 2023 as …
Improve your health and reduce your risk of cancer: Did you know that there are many things people can do to lower …
February is considered one of the coldest months of the year and with the cost of living constantly rising, it is harder …
During the winter of 2022, I found myself living with my brother at small town Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Since there were not many …
By: Adewunmi Agunloye St. James Town Community Corner has impacted me and my family positively and it is a must place to …
Senior’s Corner celebrates 10 years of exciting programming A significant milestone was reached in November 2022. We are proud of our accomplishments …
Volunteering at The Corner has widened my scope as a social worker says Jecintha Reena By: Adewunmi Agunloye Jecintha Reena, who came …
Shedding Some Light on Seasonal Blues By Shirley Roberts The month of December brings a lot of glitter in the way of …
Come on, no one is to be blamed here, because it is that time of the year. Get ready to refill your …