Summer 2026 Edition
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From the hallway to hope
Read more: From the hallway to hopeThere was a time in my life when addiction defined how the world saw me before anyone took the time to know me. Handcuffs, homelessness, scars, and the label of “drug addict” often spoke louder than my voice. Some of my most painful memories did not happen on the streets, they happened in hospitals, where…
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Community first: Knights Table’s next chapter
Read more: Community first: Knights Table’s next chapterFor more than 35 years, Knights Table has been a place where people can find more than a meal. It has been a place of hope, dignity, and belonging for individuals and families facing difficult times in Brampton and across Peel Region. Whether it is a senior struggling to make ends meet, a parent worried…
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OHC “Get on Board” protest draws thousands to Queen’s Park
Read more: OHC “Get on Board” protest draws thousands to Queen’s ParkOntario’s public health system is in crisis! On May 28, the Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) gathered in downtown Toronto for their “Get on Board” protest. The protest was a province-wide day of action, with participants from various communities across Ontario demanding the Ford government to “stop the hospital privatization trainwreck.” “We won’t stop fighting because…
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How the CSSA builds community and inclusion through soccer
Read more: How the CSSA builds community and inclusion through soccerThe FIFA World Cup has brought soccer to front-of-mind for many Canadians, even those who hadn’t previously paid much attention to the sport. As the most popular sport in the world, it requires little equipment and has fairly simple rules. It also creates a strong foundation for building community. “We found the sport to be…
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Housing as a structural determinant of health in Peel Region
Read more: Housing as a structural determinant of health in Peel RegionPeel is one of the fastest growing regions in Ontario, yet it faces an underinvestment in critical services such as housing, healthcare, and other social services. With this persistent underfunding, vulnerable groups have to wait longer to get access to essential services, including safe housing. Around 99,800 households in Peel are in core housing need,…
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A “Mitey” human touch
Read more: A “Mitey” human touchMeet Debbie, a young senior and long-time resident of Peel Region, and her Goldendoodle dog Mitey. Last October during Breast Cancer Month, St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program ambassadors Debbie and golden doodle Mitey teamed up with Peel Region Paramedics in its 20th Annual Open House in Brampton. “I did this event with my mother…
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The Ontario Government’s flawed IPV report must not be forgotten
Read more: The Ontario Government’s flawed IPV report must not be forgottenIn December 2025, the Government of Ontario released an 877 page report “examining the scale” of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Ontario. Despite calls to label IPV an epidemic, as 116 municipalities in Ontario have done, including Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton and all three cities in Peel, the report decided to define it as endemic. It’s…
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“More than my hardest moments”
Read more: “More than my hardest moments”There have been times in my life when asking for help felt harder than continuing to struggle alone. I have lived through childhood trauma, addiction within my family, my own struggles with substance use, teenage pregnancies, mental health challenges, and the long process of rebuilding my life. During some of my most difficult moments, I…
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“My Family Needs to Eat”
Read more: “My Family Needs to Eat”A mom of two children with special needs shares her struggles to feed her family. With the rising cost of food, families with teenagers know the struggle to keep food on the table. But for Ada*’s family, it became impossible. Ada would do anything for her family. In spite of her own health issues, she…
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A herstory of Tough Times: a tribute to Edna Toth
Read more: A herstory of Tough Times: a tribute to Edna TothIn reviving Tough Times, it’s important we acknowledge and honour the woman who started it all – Edna Toth. I first met Edna over 15 years ago, as a political advocate and fierce commitment to social justice. At the time, Edna was involved in many political campaigns and championed local candidates and progressive politics during…
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- From the hallway to hope
- Community first: Knights Table’s next chapter
- OHC “Get on Board” protest draws thousands to Queen’s Park
- How the CSSA builds community and inclusion through soccer
- Housing as a structural determinant of health in Peel Region