“ I knew I wanted to be a writer since I was a little girl. Diaries and journals, and stories accumulated in my room for years. Among them, a lengthy letter to the editor of the “Chicken soup for the teenage soul” series. My plea to have my stories in the books remained unsent. […]
Contributed by Kathy Flaxman. Working at home can be bliss: the freedom and flexibility to get the job done on your own terms at your own speed, without commuting and with access to a full kitchen! Companies, from government to banks are embracing the trend as are consumers. According to Owen Robinson of Weenen […]
Contributed by Duncan Fremlin. I read the obituaries every day. They’re the only part of the newspaper I can rely on to be truthful. I even read the obituaries in my hometown newspaper in Sault Ste. Marie, just in case I see the name of an old high school pal. It has happened. Leonard Lidstone […]
Jobim Novak is a 25-year-old writer and spoken word artist. He is also a mental health advocate and speaker who has been a friend of Bell Let’s Talk for the past three years. Trained as a Child and Youth Care Worker, Jobim currently works with the Toronto Writers Collective, a non-profit that provides creative writing […]
When you live in Canada, every day is Canada Day. Like father’s day, I always joke that “every day is fathers Day kids”. This adage is true for Canada too. Whatever you think of the local municipal, provincial or federal governments, we are all lucky to be living in Canada. So we should celebrate maybe […]
Contributed by Kathy Flaxman. Deck, patio, back garden, balcony – everyone with access to outdoors is making the most of the warm weather. Now, we have a chance to feel free and normal and experience the joys of looking at and tending to plants; maybe even enjoying a drink or a meal al fresco! It […]
Contributed by Gerald Michaud, Broker – Manager – HomeLife/Realty One Ltd., Brokerage. I love Cabbagetown in the summer. It’s a beautiful and family friendly neighbourhood with delightful surprises at every turn. I love that in five minutes flat I can be transported to the bucolic settings of Riverdale Farm. But, most of all, I love […]
Contributed by Aravind Joseph (The Corner). The Corner is an organic community hub in SJT where residents and service providers come together seamlessly to collaborate, innovate and build community. The Corner is governed by a Steering Committee of 8 residents and 5 service providers. More than 20 organisations provide services at The Corner. 30% of […]
Contributed by artist Jorge Molina. It’s been four years since Canadian artist Jorge Molina conceived of The 416 Project, installing 416 unique canvases throughout the many neighbourhoods of Toronto, including Cabbagetown. The genesis of the project was to capture objects, fixtures and surroundings that we see every day but to most are just visual noise. […]
A Song written and contributed by Duncan Fremlin, RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd.duncan@morethanahome.ca When the pandemic hit, my work as a Realtor wasn’t affected since it was declared an essential service. However, I was forced to retire from my life as a touring musician (Whiskey Jack), as well as my shinny hockey games at Moss Park. […]
