What a year to be a sports fan in Toronto! We can’t recall a time this city was as riveted to its teams and athletes. We shared the heartbreak of the Leafs’ playoff run and TFC’s MLS final while we celebrated Bianca Andreescu’s shining breakout. And who can forget over a million people standing together to celebrate the Raptors. If we ever doubted that sport can unify us, … [Read more...] about We Need to Talk About Sports
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RSA Canada’s TruceTO survey reveals GTA residents feel increasingly unsafe on Toronto’s streets
In the city of Toronto, road rage continues to worsen at an unprecedented rate. According to a recent TruceTO survey commissioned by RSA Canada, over 85 per cent of GTA road users who walk, drive or cycle all agree that it’s a serious problem – that’s only getting worse – which is causing a great deal of stress among citizens. More than 73 per cent of all working adults aged … [Read more...] about RSA Canada’s TruceTO survey reveals GTA residents feel increasingly unsafe on Toronto’s streets
Living Well with a Rare Liver Disease
Linda Villanova is driven to manage her rare and incurable disease - Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) - that is four times more prevalent in women and is the number one reason for liver transplants among women in Canada. She is an advocate for other women to learn about the disease, and to remind women that they can live well with PBC. PBC is a rare, chronic autoimmune … [Read more...] about Living Well with a Rare Liver Disease
Schizophrenia Society of Ontario celebrates 40 years
So much can change in 40 years, and that story of evolution and growth is one the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario (SSO) is looking to share this National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day (NSPAD) as the society marks their 40th anniversary. Started 40 years ago by Bill and Dorothy Jefferies, the (then) ‘Ontario Friends of Schizophrenics’ was launched in the basement … [Read more...] about Schizophrenia Society of Ontario celebrates 40 years
Girls to womanhood: a look at gender equality with Plan International Canada
On March 8, the world celebrated International Women's Day, a day to recognize the accomplishments of women while shining a light on the work that still needs to be done to achieve gender equality. What She Said! spoke to Caroline Riseboro, President and CEO of global girls' rights organization, Plan International Canada, regarding the organization's newly released national … [Read more...] about Girls to womanhood: a look at gender equality with Plan International Canada
