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The stories behind Parkdale’s overdose prevention site.
The Local
Sep 5, 2018
Young, Pregnant, No Fixed Address
Young, Pregnant, No Fixed Address
Lack of affordable housing can have devastating and long-lasting health effects for teenage parents and their children.
The Local
Aug 8, 2018
Local Voices: Cooking in the Shelter
Local Voices: Cooking in the Shelter
I have cooked in restaurant kitchens, and for newspaper readers. Working at a shelter taught me a new way to look at food.
The Local
Jul 11, 2018
Policing the Opioid Crisis
Policing the Opioid Crisis
As drug overdoses soar in Toronto, some experts question what role, if any, police should play in a public health crisis.
The Local
Jun 27, 2018
The Emergency Room in the #MeToo Era
The Emergency Room in the #MeToo Era
In Toronto hospitals, nurses are being asked to do far more than treat physical injuries. Providing that care can take a toll.
The Local
Apr 17, 2018
The Health Effects of Anti-Black Racism
The Health Effects of Anti-Black Racism
Black Torontonians face a variety of specific health challenges. Racism is one of them.
The Local
Mar 20, 2018
Unsung Heroes: Victor from Maintenance
Unsung Heroes: Victor from Maintenance
Victor fixes ruptured pipes and broken heaters. But to those living in supportive housing he’s part therapist, friend, and support worker.
The Local
Mar 6, 2018
The Kids of Condoland
The Kids of Condoland
A baby boom’s coming to Toronto’s high-rise communities, but are they built for healthy family life?
The Local
Jan 23, 2018
Treating Toby Nicol
Treating Toby Nicol
One percent of the population accounts for a third of health care spending. Can a program for some of Toronto’s neediest change that?
The Local
Dec 12, 2017
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