As of December 10, the Toronto Public Heath (TPH) has declared a Norovirus outbreak on the Complex Continuing Care (CCC) unit. Other inpatient units, outpatient clinics, community programs and activities are operating as usual. For more information, click here.
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'This film reminded me that healing and growth happen when we stop hiding parts of ourselves and let others in.'
Wheel Dance is a Canadian non-profit hoping to bring ballroom dancing classes to children with disabilities.“It's a great physical work...
When Mike LeDonne's daughter Mary (above) was born, the mood in the room went from jubilation over what doctors said was a “textbook bi...
Vulgar poster campaign sparks Human Rights Tribunal The Toronto StarAnonymous posters displayed in a Scarborough co-op targeted residents...
A year-and-a-half ago Sue Robins (with son Aaron) wrote what's become our most read post: The invisible mom. It was about how moms of kid...
This piece by Susan Senator (centre), author of Making Peace With Autism and the Autism Mom's Survival Guide (for Dad's too!) touched me. Susan always writes with great honesty and insight about
Trailer for Stand Clear of the Closing Doors....
By Nathalie WendlingI think having friends is the most important thing in life. No matter how bad my day is going, having a friend around...
By Ijeoma RossUnexpectedly we have found ourselves in the midst of a transformation. It's not our transformation, but one that is taking ...
Gabriella Carafa is a social worker in our LIFEspan program with a long history at Holland Bloorview. Since she was a preschooler she's b...
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