NewsLetter-November-04-2020

Examining Mental Health during the Pandemic

As we face the ninth month of living with the coronavirus and its multiple disruptions of people’s lives, we are mindful that this past October 1 was World Mental Health Day. We turned to Susan Davis, Executive Director, Gerstein Crisis Centre, for better understanding the mental health of Torontonians. Read more…

Waste Management in Toronto – with Solid Waste Management Services

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. Read more…

Our Volunteers Give Thanks

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 ways that people and communities come together to help each other. Read more…

Studying How St. James Town is Coping with Covid-19

This month, Lisa Kowalchuk spoke to us about her research project “Extracting lessons from coping with COVID-19 in St. James Town”. Lisa is a sociology professor at the University of Guelph. Read More…

Waste Reduction Week Celebrations

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. Check out the pics here.

Practicing Gratitude

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. Read more…

The St. James Town Leadership Forum is on the 20th of November. Know more…

Covid- 19 Testing in St. James Town

In one of Toronto’s densest and most diverse neighbourhoods, having quick and easy access to testing is critical. A COVID 19 pop up testing site has opened at The Corner on the 27th of October in partnership with Sherbourne Health and Health Access. Read more…

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In The News

Federal Liberals hold on to Toronto Centre, York Centre in byelections

The federal Liberals have held on to the Ontario ridings of Toronto Centre and York Centre in Monday’s byelections, according to preliminary results from Elections Canada. Read more…

Medallion organizes 1600-family food drive with condo residents

Property management company Medallion recently facilitated a 1600-family food delivery in the Downtown Eastside of Toronto. After cancelling its annual BBQ for tenants because of COVID-19, residents told them to instead offer food to community members in need. Read More…

Past Issues

Re-booting The Corner: Welcome back!

The St. James Town Community has been hit hard by the current pandemic. Residents, families and service providers are grappling with ever evolving information about how best to keep ourselves safe. The Corner has been a constant in providing the most up to date information and in keeping lines of communication open with residents and partners. Read more...

Programs Re-Opening at The Corner

During these difficult times, The Corner has been determined to maintain programs and services for the community. During the midst of lockdown, The Corner’s brilliant volunteer team assisted in delivering meals to vulnerable residents and worked tirelessly to ensure that St. James Town’s most isolated residents were able to get food, medicine and some form of social interaction. Read more...

A Summer at Home: Supporting children’s activities through a pandemic

“Pivot” – one of the most widely used words of the past six months refers to what countless individuals and organizations have done to respond to the new COVID-19 reality. This article showcases three organizations that have been serving families with children in and near St. James Town — Reaching Out through Music, summerlunch+, and The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO). All three have modified their programming to adapt to the constraints of the pandemic to serve families safely. Read more...

Calling all SJT Residents!

Following the resignation of Federal MP Bill Morneau, the seat in St. James Town’s riding of Toronto Centre has become vacant. A by election has been called for Oct 26 to fill the vacant seat. These elections will be organized during the COVID-19 pandemic; which Elections Canada will be planning changes to ensure a safe election process. Safety protocols will be in place at polling stations, including physical distancing measures. Voters can also apply to vote by mail-in ballot. To find out more details on applying by mail, visit https://www.elections.ca/Voting-by mail

Note of Gratitude to Our Volunteers

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 and their contributions. Read more...

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Upcoming Events and Activities

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Trash to Treasure Competition: Know More

Launching The Corner 2.0

Over the past two years, The Corner has been reflecting on past and present challenges and opportunities that have shaped our unique model of community development for over a decade. To launch The Corner 2.0, we’d like to share with you two new reports, "Envisioning and Promoting The Corner 2.0" and "The Corner @ 240: An Improvisational and Collaborative Space of Sustainability.” We invite you to be part of this initiative and strengthen further and champion the concept of The Corner 2.0. Please visit our website www.stjamestown.org/2.0/ to know more and download the reports.

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In The News

Toronto Rent Has Dropped & These Are Some Of The Cheapest Neighbourhoods

Living in the 6ix can be expensive, but that doesn't mean you still can't find some cheaper deals. According to Toronto Rentals, the average monthly rent for an apartment has fallen to $2,185, which marks an 11% decrease when compared to last year's price tag. Read more...

High COVID-19 test positivity rates in some Toronto neighbourhoods 'very concerning'

Ontario’s associate chief medical officer of health says a report indicating that more than 10 per cent of COVID-19 tests are coming back positive in a number of Toronto neighbourhoods is “very concerning” and the province will work to bring numbers down in those regions. Read More...

Past Issues

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