Traveling and going on trips are great ways to see the world, learn new things and appreciate life. Traveling is also a luxury. Leaving work, your home and going somewhere different can be costly and timely, yet it is something most people enjoy and deserve. Traveling is an adventure that people should cherish, and there […]
Consuming a range of wholesome foods from each of the five food groups is the key to good nutrition. Eating foods from each of the following dietary groups will help your body get all the vitamins and nutrients it needs to function. Dairy or a dairy substitute: These foods are great providers of calcium, which is necessary for strong, healthy bones. Fruit: Fruits are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, and phytonutrients,
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The Indigenous Cancer Program (ICP) supports Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) patients and families accessing Cancer Care in Toronto. Supporting Indigenous people in cancer care is important because Indigenous peoples experience barriers to culturally safe care and continue to experience racism when accessing health care services which can be traumatic. Indigenous peoples also have
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On September 3rd, 2022, after a 2-year hiatus due to COVID, the St. James Town Festival roared back into the heart of the neighbourhood to present a fun-filled afternoon of performances, food, and kids activities celebrating the theme “Hopeful, Resilient, and Stronger – Together.” The special event was a unique partnership between neighbourhood residents and
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Heading back to the classroom in a month doesn’t mean that summer is over. Returning to school soon means summer is at its peak! It’s time to truly enjoy the warm days ahead and cherish the moments of a different routine. While some preparation for the fall is necessary with school supplies, mental health check
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The Corner@240 is known for being a space of innovation and craft. Check out the amazing projects that staff and community members have worked on! Amazing quilt design by community member Beautiful mural of an Indigenous Jingle Dancer Community library Fish tank blender created by 240 staff, Charmine Drift wood planter created by Green Ambassador
Cabbage Town Farmer’s Market Find fresh local fruits and vegetables at the Riverdale Farm, open every Tuesday from 3 pm-7 pm! Click here for more info The Bike Clinic The bike clinic is held weekly at both our locations 200 and 240 Wellesley Street. It’s the best bike repair and DIY. The staff are
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When you walk a bit further behind Food Basics in the space between the little park and 200 Wellesley, you will see the old empty swimming pool. The pool is owned by Toronto Community Housing and was closed in 2010 when it was discovered that black tar was leaking into the pool from a newly
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On July 6th 2022, Sherbourne Health’s Food for Good™ Market Greens opened its doors at The Corner @ 240. The aim of this program is to make vegetables and fruit more accessible to community members throughout the year. The market also aims to build the capacity of its customers by offering nutrition education opportunities. You can
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Did you know that you can learn about your personal risk for up to six types of cancer and what you can do to help lower your risk with My CancerIQ? Designed by Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario), My CancerIQ is a website where people can complete a series of confidential questionnaires to learn about their
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