Why heart failure patients suffer depression, impaired thinking
A new study by University of Guelph researchers explains why and points to ways to prevent and treat both heart and brain maladies through the emerging field of circadian medicine. […]
Stephan James receives inaugural Radius Award
Toronto-born actor Stephan James who starred in the critically-acclaimed movie, “If Beale Street Could Talk” and co-starred with Julia Roberts in the Amazon TV series, “Homecoming,” was one of the […]
Physical activity can have a positive impact on quality of life
By Kim Jackson Let’s look at the role which physical activity plays in reducing the risk of developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and in the management of these long-term conditions. NCDs […]
Toronto students meet Black MPPs at Queen’s Park
About 30 students from three secondary schools in the Greater Toronto Area came to Queen’s Park on March 27 last for “a day of learning and political engagement.” The students […]
Call for the setting up of an organization to assist Black parents in navigating the school system
By Lincoln DePradine For more than two hours last Saturday at York University, a bleak and disheartening picture – well-known to almost everyone in the room and to millions more […]
Standing, walking, and running – Why does it hurt?
FOCUS ON HEALTH Standing, walking, and running – Why does it hurt? By Virginia Nsitem Do you experience pain in the hips or knees when standing? Do you have difficulty […]
Get moving for your health sake
FOCUS ON HEALTH Get moving for your health sake By Kim Jackson Physical activity is an important aspect of our everyday lives. The World Health Organisation defines physical […]
Grenada-born centenarian dies in Stouffville at 102
Grenada-born centenarian dies in Stouffville at 102 Michael Alvan Antoine of Stouffville,Ontario who was a teacher in his native Grenada and in Trinidad and a well known parang aficionado, died […]
‘People are to be judged according to their own behaviour’ -Federal court judge
Immigration Matters with: Sukhram Ramkissoon The Temporary Resident Visa problem ‘People are to be judged according to their own behaviour’ -Federal court judge All too often I hear complaints […]
Jamaica-born parent is running for school board trustee – again
Charline Grant, a Jamaica-born mother of three young children, is officially back in the race for school board trustee, Grant who was as a candidate for trustee for the York […]
