Category Archives: COMMUNITY CORNER

Stuttering: More Common Than You Think

Stuttering is a neurodevelopmental speech condition in which a person knows exactly what they want to say but has difficulty producing smooth, continuous speech. It is not intentional – “stuttering is something that happens to them while speaking, not something they do intentionally.” In Canada, about 1 percent of adults and up to 4 percent of young children… Read More »

Good Shepherd Ministries: Serving Toronto with Compassion

Since 1963, Good Shepherd Ministries has been a beacon of hope on Queen Street East, offering warmth, dignity, and compassion to people who are hungry, homeless, or suffering. What began as a small effort providing free hot meals and shelter beds has grown into one of Toronto’s most trusted and transformative community organizations. Over the decades, Good Shepherd… Read More »

Tai Chi for All Ages: A Path to Balance, Healing, and Inner Quiet

Tai chi is a gentle yet powerful mind–body practice rooted in Taoist philosophy, offering benefits that range from improved balance and cardiovascular health to reduced stress and chronic pain. Tai chi, traditionally known as tàijíquán, originated in China during the late Ming–early Qing period and blends martial arts principles with Taoist concepts of yin–yang balance and internal energy… Read More »

Good Shepherd Ministries: Serving Toronto with Compassion

Since 1963, Good Shepherd Ministries has been a beacon of hope on Queen Street East, offering warmth, dignity, and compassion to people who are hungry, homeless, or suffering. What began as a small effort providing free hot meals and shelter beds has grown into one of Toronto’s most trusted and transformative community organizations. Over the decades, Good Shepherd… Read More »

Tai Chi for All Ages: A Path to Balance, Healing, and Inner Quiet

Tai chi is a gentle yet powerful mind–body practice rooted in Taoist philosophy, offering benefits that range from improved balance and cardiovascular health to reduced stress and chronic pain. Tai chi, traditionally known as tàijíquán, originated in China during the late Ming–early Qing period and blends martial arts principles with Taoist concepts of yin–yang balance and internal energy… Read More »

Kidney Clothes: Turning Compassion Into Action 

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. In simple terms, healthy kidneys act like the body’s natural cleaning system; when they weaken, waste builds up, leading to fatigue, swelling, high blood pressure, and other serious complications. CKD often develops silently over… Read More »

Toronto Botanical Garden: More than A Garden

The Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) has long been one of the city’s most cherished green sanctuaries—a place where beauty, learning, and community intertwine. Nestled at 777 Lawrence Avenue East, in the northeast corner of Edwards Gardens, this “little garden with big ideas” spans nearly four acres yet feels expansive in spirit. Its 17 themed, city-sized gardens invite residents,… Read More »

Filipino Vendors Strengthening Ontario’s Economy

Ontario is home to one of the largest and fastest-growing Filipino communities in Canada. The Greater Toronto Area alone hosts over 250,000 Filipinos, contributing to a provincial population that forms a significant share of the nearly 960,000 Canadians of Filipino descent nationwide. This vibrant community plays an increasingly visible role in Ontario’s economic landscape—energizing sectors such as food… Read More »