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BEYOND LOCAL: Stereotypes in health care about obese people could have deadly consequences

BEYOND LOCAL: Stereotypes in health care about obese people could have deadly consequences

Science tells us that body weight is not just about lifestyle, and yet health-care providers often assume that people with obesity are lazy and lack willpower, and that fatness is the only relevant health issue
$5.5M community fund supported breakfast programs, shelter, transit

$5.5M community fund supported breakfast programs, shelter, transit

More than 78,000 York Region residents with low to moderate income received services through 49 projects in 2018
Ask the Nutritionist: Try this nutrition ninja hack for protein-packed muffins

Ask the Nutritionist: Try this nutrition ninja hack for protein-packed muffins

In her weekly column, licensed nutritionist Nonie De Long explains how to add protein in baked goods
Until lake waters warm up, hypothermia is a real danger

Until lake waters warm up, hypothermia is a real danger

Water temperatures are still in the single digits and can put people in peril
Local schools take to cricket pitch to promote safe, inclusive play (10 photos)

Local schools take to cricket pitch to promote safe, inclusive play (10 photos)

Culture Bridge Initiatives received a grant to introduce the world's fastest growing sport to local youth
York police turn over $833K in seized cash, assets

York police turn over $833K in seized cash, assets

Federal and provincial legislation allows for the disbursement of the proceeds of crime to victim compensation, cost recovery and grants to police services
Businesses, follow these tips to avoid being scammed

Businesses, follow these tips to avoid being scammed

Here's how to prevent these spoofed email messages from happening
You can help 360°kids ensure Every Kid Matters

You can help 360°kids ensure Every Kid Matters

The non-profit agency dedicated to helping at-risk York Region youth is marking its 30th anniversary with a gala at the Old Town Hall
BEYOND LOCAL: Cuts to library services will be greater in smaller cities, expert says

BEYOND LOCAL: Cuts to library services will be greater in smaller cities, expert says

The Ford government’s cuts to libraries must be fought and ultimately rescinded, according to Associate Professor at Western
Library reading clubs help kids ward off summer literacy loss

Library reading clubs help kids ward off summer literacy loss

For children who don’t read during the long break, the drop in reading skills is significant