Jessica Cohn and her 10-year-old twin children, Jeremy and Tamara, are spending a few hours each week writing and sending cards of encouragement to children they don’t even know going through hard times. Continue reading →

Basketball made such a difference in Daviau’s life that he wanted to make sure the same opportunity was offered to all youth regardless of financial means, skills, gender or background. Continue reading →

Postcard Pals is a new interactive program that was introduced last February to the residents of Glen Hill Strathaven, a long term care facility in Bowmanville. To date more than 400 postcards have been received from people travelling the world wanting to share intriguing facts and bringing the world to the residents without leaving the comfort of home. Continue reading →

At 21, Leo Barbe was shot twice and left for dead in a Montreal alleyway. He knows first-hand about the destruction that gun violence creates for the person, the family and the community. Continue reading →

The yearly cycling event in Markham is typically held in August and run by an army of volunteers. Continue reading →

Alma Loken was diagnosed with the genetic disorder Williams Syndrome when she was born but that hasn’t stopped Alma from reaching her full potential. Continue reading →

The City of Markham is breaking barriers with a unique hockey camp. Volt hockey is a variation of floor hockey with the addition of specially-designed chairs that are joystick-operated which allows anyone with upper mobility can play. Continue reading →

This past January, Amber Gotzmeister travelled to India donating her time with the sole purpose of integrating children and adults with facial disfigurements back into society. Continue reading →

Distress Centres now answers more than 82,000 calls annually. Continue reading →

Photographer Helen Tansey prides herself on getting the perfect shot for her clients. Continue reading →