‘Jim Estill put up $1.5 million to bring 58 families to Canada. He found them homes, gave them jobs and even bought one man a dollar store. How the mild-mannered CEO of an appliance company became the Oskar Schindler of Guelph. When Jim Estill decided to sponsor 50 Syrian refugee families, he didn’t tell anyone about it at first—not his accountant, not his friends, not … Continue reading The Man Who Saved 200 Syrian Refugees
New research suggests up to eight-a-day can make you happier. University of Warwick research indicates that eating more fruit and vegetables can substantially increase people’s later happiness levels. Published in American Journal of Public Health, the study is one of the first major scientific attempts to explore psychological well-being beyond the traditional finding that fruit… via Fruits and vegetables give you the feel-good factor — Knowridge … Continue reading Fruits and vegetables give you the feel-good factor — Knowridge Science Report
… to visit Jasper National Park, Canada. 10,878 square kilometres of mountain wilderness. . … visitar o Jasper National Park, no Canadá. 10 878 quilómetros quadrados de montanha selvagem. all images via Google via I wish… [Jasper National Park] — 1001 Scribbles One of our many spectacular national parks to visit free admission for all of 2017. Continue reading I wish… [Jasper National Park] — 1001 Scribbles
This January, Nova Scotia-based oil painter Lynda Diamond will be offering FREE weekend oil painting classes during her residency at Artscape Gibraltar Point (AGP) and you can join her! To apply for Lynda’s weekend retreats use the form at http://artscapegibraltarpoint.ca/artist-residences/book-a-residency/ and specify you are applying for the oil painting class and retreat. Please use the dates provided below as your start and end date. Where: Artscape Gibraltar Point, Toronto Island … Continue reading FREE Oil Painting Classes/Weekend Retreats January 2017
I saw this great story on CBC news last night about people doing kind things for strangers. Here’s an excerpt of what you can see and read on line. “From helping the homeless to anonymous gifts, people are happy to help, says challenge founder CBC News Posted: Dec 28, 2016 4:23 PM ET Last Updated: Dec 29, 2016 9:30 AM ET People across North America … Continue reading Toronto-born ‘do good, be great’ challenge generating good deeds during the holidays
See The Streets of Toronto as captured through the amazing eye of Ryan Bolton. See the heart and pulse the city we call home. All photos are copyrighted and for sale. Contact him if you are interested in acquiring any of his work. Continue reading The Streets of Toronto in Photos — Ryan Bolton
“Large Two Forms” (1966 & 1969), Henry Moore Toronto’s diversity is reflected in the wide array of public art, especially sculpture, that can be seen on block after block in its downtown core. Encounters with public art as we hustle from place to place provide moments for reflection and inspiration and help to remind us […] via Toronto Loves Public Art! — O’ Canada Continue reading Toronto Loves Public Art! — O’ Canada
Could there be another Mr. Robot hiding in the stories being shared on this Toronto-based app? Read all about in this feature By Ron Charles, CBC News Posted: Dec 26, 2016 5:00 AM ET. Amazing growth in this entertainment business start up. Continue reading Self-Publishing Startup Wattpad Looks to Move Its Stories to the TV Airwaves
At $20 for the average walk-in class, yoga isn’t always accessible for everyone all the time. That’s one of the reasons why so many places in Toronto offer free yoga classes–you j… Source: 10+ Places To Do Yoga For Free In Toronto Continue reading 10+ Places To Do Yoga For Free In Toronto
Ashraf is 100. Her husband Mohammed is 110. They’ve been married 80 years.They came to Canada at a senior age with their children. More than 30 years later their extended family continues to grow and help make Canada the great place that it is is to call home. Watch their moving and inspirational story. Continue reading Watch watch Ashraf and Mohammed’s story of coming to Canada and thriving after having lived 70 years in Iran.
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