Fitness, Good News, Health and Wellness, Uncategorized

Want to quit smoking? Try running, new program urges

“CTVNews.ca  Published Wednesday, January 13, 2016 1:26PM EST Last Updated Wednesday, January 13, 2016 3:37PM EST If you’ve resolved to quit smoking this year, a newly expanded program that aims to turn smokers into runners may be the answer. The Canadian Cancer Society, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Running Room have partnered to launch Run to Quit, a 10-week program that will … Continue reading Want to quit smoking? Try running, new program urges

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Art, Children, Outdoor Activities, Preschool, Uncategorized, Youth

Icefest Yorkville

Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with Bloor-Yorkville at the 12th annual Icefest! At Icefest this weekend Yorkville will be transformed into a showcase of incredible ice sculptures and live ice carving demonstrations, for the entire family to enjoy. This year’s theme will celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary. The sculptures will use  20,000 lbs. of crystal clear ice made into sculptures inspired by the celebration of Canada’s birthday. Where: Village of Yorkville Park, at … Continue reading Icefest Yorkville

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Children, Fitness, Food, Health and Wellness, Laughs, Learning, Newcomer and ESL, Personal Finances, Preschool, Seniors, Sports, Students, Teens, Uncategorized, Youth

Wellness and Support Programs and Services for Everyone in Ontario

Community Health Centres throughout Ontario provide a wide range of programs to  improve physical, emotional, social and economic well being of individuals Centres also connect people to medical services and other programs. These are some the programs and services they may offer: managing chronic disease nutrition artiistic expression for stress reduction living well in community with mental illness laughter for wellness gathering with fellow knitters practicing English … Continue reading Wellness and Support Programs and Services for Everyone in Ontario

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Art, Laughs, Literary, Music, Restaurants, Uncategorized

Good Times at the Free Times Cafe

Folky, Jazz, Poetry, Comedy, Improv, Klezmer and Art Lovers All Welcome The Free Times Cafe is home to live music, comedy, art  and spoken word 7 days a week Their menu is Jewish, Middle Eastern and Canadian.  Come out for a great meal and/or grab your favorite drink to savor while you soak in the positive vibes. Where: 320 College St. Toronto, ON M5T 1S3; Call: 416-967-1078;  freetimescafe@rogers.com When: open Mon – … Continue reading Good Times at the Free Times Cafe

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Art, Uncategorized

Toronto Light Fest

The Toronto Light Festival is an annual event that kicked off for the first time this January 2017 It transforms the Distillery District into a huge open-air gallery, lighting up the long winter nights with works from Canadian and International light artists. You can warm up by an open fire, grab a hot cup of cocoa, toast the evening with friends and browse shops.   Where: The Distillery … Continue reading Toronto Light Fest

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Good News, Science, Teens, Uncategorized

British Columbia Teen Inventor Named Forbes 30 Under 30

Thanks to  Wanyee Li of Metro for telling this story of a Canadian teenager’s incredible achievement. “Canadian inventor Ann Makosinski can now add Forbes 30 Under 30 to the long list of accolades she has collected since she won the 2013 Google Science Fair as a 15-year old. The second-year UBC student, who invented a flashlight powered by the heat of a human hand and a cell-phone charging mug, says … Continue reading British Columbia Teen Inventor Named Forbes 30 Under 30

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Health and Wellness, Uncategorized

Join 10 Day Sugar Free Challenge From Wherever You May Be

Improve Your Mood, Energy Level,     Disease Resistance, Vitality… Challenge yourself to reduce or eliminate added sugars from your diet for 10 days and check in with the program along the way.  In this program offered by the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre you will: Learn which sugars to avoid and why Find healthier alternatives How to balance blood sugar through food Learn how … Continue reading Join 10 Day Sugar Free Challenge From Wherever You May Be

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Good News, History, Uncategorized, World Culture

Story of Individual Excellence for Each Day in Black History Month

Learn about contributions from and accomplishment of the 2.9% of Canadians who are black Here’s how Casey Palmer describes his Tales from the 2.9 Blog— “The Black Canadians Sharing Their Stories in a Digital Age is a project to showcase my fellow Black content creators across the nation in a month that should encourage us to really examine what it means to be Black in Canada and … Continue reading Story of Individual Excellence for Each Day in Black History Month

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Health and Wellness, Uncategorized, Work

How To Make Friends With Ambitious People

I have long believed the quality of your life goes up or down to the level of the people you spend time with.  We create ourselves through what and who we spend of time and life energy with.  In the following article, Flora Lowther gives some practical advice for making friends with people who can push and support you in achieving your dreams. Go for … Continue reading How To Make Friends With Ambitious People

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