Although we have passed the dates for the official recognition of mental health week (May 6th-10th), it is never too late to connect with the important messages that it generated. According to Public Health Ontario the theme of this year’s MHW was “My Story”. It highlights that we all have mental health and we all …
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 …
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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(Laura Mcdonald is a Health Promotion Coordinator at Toronto Center Regional Cancer Program, a partner of The Corner) What is Colon Cancer? Colon cancer is cancer of the colon (the lower part of the digestive system) or rectum (the last 6 inches of the colon). It is one of the most common cancers that people …
Starting on March 12, the sunrise and sunset will be one hour later. At 2 a.m. the clocks will change to 3 a.m. The change of time is referred to as Daylight Savings Time or Spring Forward. While an hour’s change doesn’t seem like much, it does mean longer evenings and darker early mornings, which …
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 can be attributed to the …
Every year on December 6th, Central Neighbourhood House and SPN members host their annual event for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in honor of the 14 women that were murdered during the École Polytechnique massacre in 1989. This year’s virtual event, ‘Shaping our Future Through Allyship and Action: Exploring …
Remembrance Day is commemorated on November 11th in Commonwealth countries every year. It marks the end of World War 1 on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. The origin of this commemoration was to honour the men and women who died on both sides of the conflict. Over …
