Fostering good mental health across Ontario’s campuses is vital to college students’ success
TORONTO, May 17, 2012 /CNW/ – The frequency and intensity of mental health issues is increasing on campuses across Ontario. Depression, anxiety, and substance abuse are amongst a variety of mental health illnesses that are becoming more visible on post-secondary campuses. The College Student Alliance (CSA) policy paper, Mental Health In Ontario’s Post-secondary Education System, [...]
ETFO conference timely given May 17 International Day Against Homophobia TORONTO, May 11, 2012 /CNW/ – A first-ever Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) symposium to help teachers establish GSAs for Grades 7 and 8 students in public elementary schools is being sponsored by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) this weekend. The conference is being held [...]
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Ontario Summer Games’ organizers, volunteers, athletes, and elected officials today gathered at Nathan Phillips Square to celebrate the 100-day countdown to the opening ceremony of the 2012 Games. The City of Toronto is hosting the Games, Ontario’s largest multi-sport competition, from August 16 to 19, with some pre-opening events on August 14, 15 and 16. [...]
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KJ Mullins-Toronto:Those saucy sisters Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat are at it again with “Bite Me Too!,” their follow-up to their first cookbook “Bite Me!” Whenever I check out a new cookbook I first look for the chocolate chip cookies recipes. If a book bypasses this treat I skip over it. In Bite Me Too! [...]
Continue reading …Regent Park School of Music launches computer-based music program for youth with the support of TELUS
May 2, 2012 No Comment
TELUS Toronto Community Board gives $20,000 to Regent Park School of Music; students to perform at annual TELUS Celebration of Giving TORONTO, May 2, 2012 /CNW/ – Regent Park School of Music (RPSM) today introduced their latest after-school program, Baddest Beatz, which teaches youth music production using computer software. The school launched the program thanks [...]
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TORONTO, May 1, 2012 /CNW/ – The United Church of Canada today released the report of its Working Group on Israel/Palestine Policy. The report will be considered by the denomination’s 41st General Council, which meets in Ottawa, August 11-18, 2012. Until that time the working group’s report is not policy of the church, and its [...]
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Just over a decade ago when John Lee was living in London Fridays meant it was time for fish and chips. Returning to Toronto he sought that same crispy meal but came up empty handed. That was a good thing for Torontorians. Ten years ago he opened Chippys on Queen Street West and brought true [...]
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KJ Mullins-Toronto: Riding along College last night looking for a new place to eat at and explore I saw a pub sign with my last name, Mullins. The die was cast. Mullins Pub located at 537 College is a smallish pub with a comfortable laid back feel. Louise, the server working Thursday night, was welcoming [...]
Continue reading …Trees Ontario’s Newest Green Leader Makes “Nowhere Farms” the Place to Plant
April 26, 2012 No Comment
TORONTO, April 26, 2012 /CNW/ – Philip Holst has been named a Trees Ontario Green Leader for his dedication to forest restoration. Trees Ontario’s Green Leader Program recognizes landowners who have worked with our partners to take part in the Ontario government’s 50 Million Tree Program, which aims to plant 50 million trees in southern [...]
Continue reading …Rural educators to receive innovative digital technology programs with Monsanto Fund’s investment in Let’s Talk Science
April 26, 2012 No Comment
LONDON, ON, April 26, 2012 /CNW/ – Today, the Monsanto Fund announced a $76,000 investment in Let’s Talk Science, a national, non-profit, science outreach organization. The investment allows Let’s Talk Science to support the current and future needs of Grade 8-12 educators in rural areas and develop web-based programs and services to match these needs. [...]
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