How SickKids' "Scrubs in Our City" Showed That Connection Drives Healthcare Innovation
For 25 years, the annual Scrubs in the City gala has taken Toronto's philanthropic community on a journey around the world. Past events have drawn inspiration from destinations like Tokyo, Rome, Mykonos, and Paris, transforming each evening into an immersive experience. But for its milestone 25th anniversary, the gala chose a different destination: home. This […]
The Massive Gap in Manitoba’s Addiction Fight That Begins After Rehab Ends
A Growing Crisis Across Manitoba Every year, thousands of Manitobans complete addiction treatment programs with hope for a fresh start. But for many, the hardest part of recovery begins the moment they leave. Without stable housing, ongoing support, employment opportunities, and a community to lean on, the transition back to everyday life can quickly become […]
Hundreds Turn Out for Toronto's 5th Annual 2-Spirit Pow Wow Despite Uncertain Weather
As National Indigenous History Month begins across Canada, I found myself at Milliken Park in Toronto's east end for the 5th Annual Pow Wow hosted by 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations. The weather had other plans. Like many summer weekends in Toronto, the forecast seemed to change by the hour. Dark clouds drifted over […]
From Loss to Action: How Mother’s Around Canada Fight to End Impaired Driving
Every impaired driving statistic represents a person: a parent who never came home, a teenager whose future was cut short, or a family forever changed by one reckless decision. Across Canada, stories of tragedy linked to alcohol- or drug-impaired driving continue to surface despite decades of awareness campaigns and stricter laws. Thousands of families have […]
Le rock au service d'une bonne cause : des groupes locaux s'unissent pour soutenir l'unique clinique de la mémoire dédiée de l'Est de l'Ontario
La démence touche plus de 700 000 Canadiens, et ce week-end, les résidents d'Ottawa ont l'occasion de soutenir l'unique clinique de la mémoire dédiée de l'Est de l'Ontario tout en profitant d'une soirée de musique live. Si votre samedi soir idéal comprend une boisson fraîche, des paniers de chips et de salsa à volonté, et […]
Rocking for a Cause: Local Bands Unite to Support Eastern Ontario’s Only Dedicated Memory Clinic
Dementia affects more than 700,000 Canadians, and this weekend Ottawa residents have an opportunity to support Eastern Ontario's only dedicated memory clinic while enjoying a night of live music. If your perfect Saturday night involves a cold drink, basket after basket of chips and salsa, and singing along to classic rock anthems, we may have […]
From Luxe Listings to Lifesaving Care: This Toronto Realtor is Joining the Fight to Bring State-of-the-Art Tech to SickKids
One of Toronto's most recognizable real estate leaders is using his influence to support SickKids' efforts to bring a breakthrough piece of medical technology to Toronto. If you follow Toronto real estate, you already know James Milonas. Known to his massive digital following as “James In The City,” the Managing Director at The Agency Toronto […]
Why a Massive, Free Festival in Toronto is Exposing the City's Hidden Accessibility Barriers
Toronto is currently ranked as the top city for accessibility in Canada by the Global Power City Index; however, on a global scale, the city ranks 22nd overall for accessibility. Despite that progress, many people with disabilities still face barriers navigating everyday spaces throughout the city. Organizations such as StopGap Foundation are helping remove those […]
The Cost of Innovation: Why Canada’s First New Ovarian Cancer Drug in a Decade Was Left Unfunded
Canadians are now questioning what happens when life-extending cancer treatments fail Canada’s public funding system. For the hundreds of Canadian women fighting platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, the arrival of a new treatment option is not just news. It is a matter of survival. This specific form of the disease is notoriously aggressive and highly resistant to […]
