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Alzheimer Society summit gives sufferers a voice in policy change

On September 29 and 30, the Alzheimer Society of Ontario will hosted its first-ever Alzheimer Society Action Summit for Ontarians living with dementia, care partners and advocates to have their say in how to influence government policy. This two-day symposium ...

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SEEDS Harvest Festival

Joanne Hutchinson — We work in Mongu and Kalabo, Western Province Zambia, an area which has very little commerce and lacks viable seed varieties to sustain the population. In this part of Zambia, 80% of the population lives in poverty, ...

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Distillery heritage conservation meeting Sept 26

On Sept. 26, the city–along with its consultants Taylor Hazell Architects–will be holding a community consultation meeting to discuss the Distillery District heritage conservation district (HCD) study. This community consultation meeting will present the findings from the analysis and evaluation ...

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Number of baby boomers accessing food banks in Toronto rapidly increasing

Daily Bread Food Bank releases new report on hunger in Toronto The annual Who’s Hungry report reveals people 45 and older have become the fastest growing demographic using food banks in Toronto. This is an outcome of unaffordable housing, rising ...

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Ontario approves expansion of engineering degrees at colleges

Ontario’s colleges will be developing new engineering degree programs in specialized fields after the provincial government approved the expansion of engineering degrees at colleges. “This responds to a clear demand for graduates with engineering degrees in highly specialized areas,” said ...

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Eli Kassner invested into the Order of Canada

On Friday, September 15th, 2016, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presented the insignia of Member of the Order of Canada to Eli Kassner during a ceremony at Baycrest Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Ontario. ...

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Little Trinity Church to host Welcome BBQ & community festival Sept 18

Little Trinity Church to host Welcome BBQ & community festival Sept 18 A welcome BBQ and community festival will be held at Little Trinity Church on Sunday, September 18th from 12:30 pm until 3:30 pm. The event will include a ...

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Seen: Regent Park BBQ

On Aug. 28, crowds lined up under sunny skies in the new Regent Park next to the aquatic centre for hot dogs, hamburgers and refreshments compliments of Toronto-Centre MP Bill Morneau. The day included cotton candy, live entertainment and games ...

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Seen: St James Town Festival

On Aug 27, St James Town held its annual festival on a sunny and warm afternoon with local performers in the central green space at the top of Ontario St. The Bulletin’s intrepid photographer was unable to resist the culinary ...

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Downtown Seen Sept 2016: Cityfest

On Aug 27, Canoe Landing Park at Concord CityPlace (Spadina and Fort York Blvd.) took on a festival atmosphere as residents and young families enjoyed the sights and sounds of Cityfest. The day-long event featured food trucks, art, music and ...

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