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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
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
Aging in the Vertical City
Aging in the Vertical City
In many Toronto highrises, nearly half the residents are seniors. The way we age in this city is changing — can services keep up?
The Local
Jun 13, 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
Portrait: Caring for a Spouse with Alzheimer’s
Portrait: Caring for a Spouse with Alzheimer’s
The health care system depends on the work of family caregivers, even when they’re elderly and may need care themselves.
The Local
Apr 3, 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
‘It’s So Scary to Be Pregnant Again’
‘It’s So Scary to Be Pregnant Again’
How poverty affects pregnancy in one Toronto community.
The Local
Feb 6, 2018
When a Bedbug Problem Snowballs into an Emergency
When a Bedbug Problem Snowballs into an Emergency
A simple household nuisance reveals the cracks within our support system for Toronto seniors.
The Local
Nov 14, 2017
Portrait: A Blurring Vision
Portrait: A Blurring Vision
Ms. Palmer is 93 and slowly losing her eyesight. Like so many seniors, she wants to keep living alone.
The Local
May 9, 2017
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