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The necessary self-isolation and quarantine measures are making it difficult for many to adjust.
The rapid onset of the COVID-19 pandemic led public health officials to encourage all of us to quarantine and socially distance to keep ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities safe. But the change was abrupt and continues to be difficult for many.
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Sweet Bread
Check out this sweet bread recipe.
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Photo by Aaron Burden
Social distancing on Mother’s Day may mean you can’t take your mom to a restaurant or a farmer’s market for an outing, but it doesn’t mean you can’t shower her with love. More time at home means more time to make crafts. Here are two fun ideas you can make with a few household items and a little bit of time to help the moms in your life prioritize self care during this difficult time.
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Firgrove recreation centre undergoing fire damage repairs.
“The Projects” is a poem written by Venesha Cardwell that addresses and describes issues regarding the current revitalization taking place in Firgrove and how it is affecting community members.
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Promotion poster. (Photo credit: Fernando Ortiz)
Local politicians for Ward 7 Humber River Black Creek hosted a Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday April 15th for constituents with special guest Dr. David Jacobs; radiologist at Humber River Hospital and Chair of the Ontario Specialist Association.
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Depression that is as true today as it was back in the 1930s: “The money was all appropriated for the top in the hopes that it would trickle down to the needy. Mr. Hoover (the US President then) didn’t know that the money trickled up. Give it to the people at the bottom and the people at the top will have it before night, anyhow. But it will at least have passed through the poor fellow’s hand.” Will Rogers, humourist and entertainer (1879-1935).
Source: https://wiredpen.com/2015/01/30/will-rogers-trickle-economics/
When the economy crashes, the only certainty is that countries like Canada will bailout big corporations first. Common people sometimes receive assistance too, but often are not the first in line to get the most help.
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Katherine dropping off food at the Dominion Church. (Photo Credit: Katherine Cirlincione)
Former resident of the Downsview area, Katherine Cirlincione has been giving back to the community by creating an initiative that helps get fresh produce to locals during this the COVID-19 crisis. The initiative, the “GTA Produce Initiative”, began in mid-March when Katherine realized that social distancing would mean that some organizations might not be able to provide services to folks in need to due to the pandemic.
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Ameris Cristofoli is pictured 2nd from the right and is receiving recognition from the City for her work with seniors. (Photo credit: Hanan Mohamed)
Ameris Cristofoli is a long time Downsview resident who is passionate about keeping active. She is a big advocate on physical health being integral to one’s overall health.
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This is Ramona Manners in her home.
Ramona is an active member of the community. She has a background in health, but has also very long history of involvement, both in her Church and in local schools. She currently lives in the Driftwood area.
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Workers arrange boxes of produce in the warehouse. (Credit: FoodShare)
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and economic panic, one local farm director is doing her level best to keep food on the table in the Jane-Finch community. Leticia Deawuo of the Black Creek Community Farm leapt into action when she saw the empty shelves in local supermarkets.
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