St James Town Blog

Did you know that May 21st was Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day? It’s also when many of our favourite fruits and vegetables like apricots, strawberries and lettuce are in season and more readily available (often cheaper too!). It’s thought that nearly 100,000 years ago, our ancestors first started foraging …

                                                                  “St. James Town Community Corner at 200 Wellesley Street, East in Toronto, popularly acknowledged as “The Corner” is so nicely located in the community. It is so available place that anyone is aware of, and the households in the nearby trust.” That is how Fraser Robinson, a graduate scholar …

                                             The Corner @ 240 offers an array of unique and valued services, including repairs. These interviews examine the sustainability of these well-liked services. Alaa Mohamed, Darrel Jenya, and Vanessa Boka are 240’s Creative Corner Team. A few excerpts were taken from our interviews with them. I am Alaa Mohamed …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.   …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …