Raptors and Warriors mayors compete in charity challenge
Toronto Mayor John Tory says he and his Oakland counterpart are competing to see which city can raise more money for a good cause. Continue reading
Sick Kids
Study finds kids in poorer areas of Ontario face greater risk of getting hit by cars
The study’s authors say that means children in the highest-income areas had a rate of ER visits due to getting hit by vehicles that was 48 per cent lower than those in the lowest-income areas. Continue reading
Oshawa Generals prospect battling cancer, determined to play again
“I’m going to come back and play hockey again,” said Owen Brady, Oshawa Generals prospect. Continue reading
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Family of 10-month-old celebrates his new heart, sends message to others on Valentine’s Day
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
The Tanswells don’t need flowers and chocolate this Valentine’s Day. The best gift is the one Lucas received earlier this month. Continue reading
Alberta boy born with rare illness no big deal for classmates: ‘Are we going to play?’
Porter Stanley, 4, is one of about 30 people in the world ever diagnosis of Beare-Stevenson syndrome, which caused his skull to fuse before he was born. Continue reading
Santa visit sparks awe and delight at Stollery Children’s Hospital
Santa took some time out of his busy schedule to visit kids at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, with some help from the 408 Squadron. Continue reading
Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz surprises teen awaiting double-lung transplant
Jason Mraz stopped by the St. Louis Children’s Hospital in Missouri to help cheer up a young patient fighting for her life. Continue reading
Mighty Millions $2.4-million home goes to Royal Alex NICU nurse
This year’s big winners have experienced the support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital first-hand. Continue reading
Ontario boy diagnosed with liver cancer gets wish granted and trip to the North Pole
A four-year-old Ontario boy was granted a trip of a lifetime by the Children’s Wish Foundation. Thanks to the organization and Air Transat, he’ll now get a chance to embark on a North Pole adventure. Continue reading
It’s true: Parents get sicker than their kids
By Kim Smith Reporter
Back to school and a change in the weather marks the time of year when being constantly sick seems to come with the territory for parents of young kids. Continue reading