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Collision Course
Collision Course
In inner-suburbs like Mount Dennis, the convenience of commuters zooming through often take precedence over the wellbeing of locals.
The Local
Nov 14, 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
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
Local Voices: A Bitter Winter on the Streets of Parkdale
Local Voices: A Bitter Winter on the Streets of Parkdale
Anna refused to leave the streets for a shelter. As temperatures plunged, I got worried. Then someone stepped in with an unusual solution.
The Local
Feb 20, 2018
No Rooms Available
No Rooms Available
As Parkdale’s affordable housing crisis turns into a public health crisis, a community organization decides to take over a rooming house.
The Local
Jan 9, 2018
Where Torontonians Without OHIP Go When They Get Sick
Where Torontonians Without OHIP Go When They Get Sick
A day at a clinic in Rockcliffe-Smythe that offers health care to anyone who can provide a postal code starting with the letter M.
The Local
Oct 31, 2017
Portrait: Living with Diabetes in Rockcliffe-Smythe
Portrait: Living with Diabetes in Rockcliffe-Smythe
This little known neighbourhood on Toronto’s west side struggles with some of the highest rates of chronic disease in the city.
The Local
Jun 11, 2017
The Grocery Bus
The Grocery Bus
What happens when the only store in your neighbourhood shuts down?
The Local
Jan 18, 2017
Should Feeding People Be Part of the Health Care System?
Should Feeding People Be Part of the Health Care System?
Stonegate Community Health Centre is trying to treat patients before they get sick.
The Local
Jan 18, 2017
A Space of One’s Own
A Space of One’s Own
Reimagining what a community hub can look like in West Toronto.
The Local
Jan 18, 2017
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