“mindyourmind is a non-profit mental health engagement program that works with youth, emerging adults and the professionals who serve them to develop reliable and relevant resources and communication platforms. These resources are designed using current evidence and research to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and increase access and use of community support, both […]

“The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March. On that day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid ‘pass laws’. Proclaiming the Day in 1966, the [United Nations] General Assembly called on the international community […]

Normally I like to try and link to smaller sites and organizations that are bound to be new to a lot of people, and chances are you already know all about Kids Help Phone. But of course, that doesn’t diminish the value of the work they do, or their need for your support. The mission […]

“DriveSafe.ly is the solution to texting while driving.” It’s “a mobile application that reads text (SMS) messages and emails aloud in real time and automatically responds without drivers touching the mobile phone.” Or, you know, you could just ignore your phone altogether while you’re driving. But this looks pretty good too.

“Since 1991,” Evergreen states, “we have been engaging Canadians in creating and sustaining dynamic outdoor spaces – in schools, communities and homes. “By deepening the connection between people and nature, and empowering Canadians to take a hands-on approach to their urban environments, Evergreen is improving the health of our cities – now and for the […]

“Boost is committed to eliminating abuse and violence in the lives of children, youth, and their families. The centre is a registered charity and provides programs and services to children, youth, and their families in Toronto and surrounding areas… “We believe that all children and youth have a right to grow up in a safe, […]

Equal Voice is “a group of women and men who are deeply concerned about Canadian politics and have formed a multi-partisan, non-profit organization devoted to the still-bold idea that more women must be elected to every level of government in Canada.” Tokenism? Quite the opposite. “While women have made gains over the past twenty years,” […]

Not only is today International Women’s Day, as officially designated by the United Nations, but this year also marks the hundredth anniversary of the first International Women’s Day. “The day was commemorated for the first time on 19 March 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland,” the UN’s official 2011 site explains, “following its establishment […]

The reason why it’s such a good idea to pay attention to the news on Friday afternoon is because most people don’t tend to do so. If you’re a government, a corporation, or anyone else with bad news you’re obligated to share, then Friday afternoon is generally understood to be the best time to slip […]

If you’re not reading OpenFile yet, you ought to be. This “community-powered local news site” provides content for six Canadian regions, and the Toronto blog – edited by former Torontoist editor David Topping – provides a rather great look at both the news and the history of our community. Do check it out, and if […]