Overcoming obstacles with perseverance and a positive attitude
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Overcoming obstacles with perseverance and a positive attitude
03:04 | April 22, 2024
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Hundreds of volunteers pack it forward for Passover to help those in need
01:58 | March 22, 2026
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Habitat for Humanity Restores making an impact across the GTA
03:28 | March 19, 2026
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A Toronto Design Lab offers women hands-on experiences to explore circular design principles
02:59 | March 18, 2026
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Toronto Police open community safety hub in Lawrence Heights
01:54 | March 18, 2026
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GTA kids turn their doodles into bookmark designs for Toronto Public Library contest
02:15 | March 18, 2026
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Toronto Raptors hold annual March break fan day at Scotiabank Arena
01:08 | March 18, 2026
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Pubs gear up for St. Patrick’s Day
01:59 | March 17, 2026
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Emerging home trends for 2026
04:48 | March 4, 2026
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Keep orchids thriving
05:25 | March 4, 2026
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International Women’s Day: Women in the arts
06:36 | March 2, 2026
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Sunnybrook volunteers enhance the hospital experience for patients and visitors
02:33 | February 26, 2026
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Holland Bloorview’s Capes for Kids shines light on heroic work at hospital
02:10 | February 25, 2026
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Recycling shoes, a 23-year passion for a Toronto cobbler
03:28 | February 19, 2026
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OCAD University Industrial design students create products for older adults living with dementia
03:44 | February 17, 2026
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How Canada Is growing lettuce in the middle of winter
01:54 | February 5, 2026
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19-year-old fiddler Irish Millie taking roots scene by storm
03:37 | February 3, 2026
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TTC confirms Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening date
02:54 | February 3, 2026
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Humber College Professor Justin Gray makes Canadian Grammy history
05:24 | February 3, 2026
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Weston CI Pillars Program is helping students thrive
03:05 | February 2, 2026
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House for Black youth experiencing homelessness opens in Peel Region
02:04 | January 29, 2026
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Toronto honours emergency shelter and homelessness service workers
02:01 | January 23, 2026
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Snow day at most Toronto-area schools
02:06 | January 15, 2026
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Toronto Library winds down ‘Retail Retrospective’ exhibit, readies free winter programming
01:27 | January 8, 2026
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Beating the winter blues with free library activities
03:41 | January 8, 2026
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Toronto skaters set New Year’s resolutions for 2026
02:11 | December 31, 2025
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New approach helps women with dementia find community
02:13 | December 31, 2025
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Holiday Season 2025: Christmas trees, lights and decorations light up city streets worldwide
03:25 | December 25, 2025
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‘So grateful:’ Thorncliffe fire evacuees treated to Christmas luncheon
02:07 | December 24, 2025
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Global News at 6 Toronto: December 23, 2025
19:28 | December 23, 2025
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Toronto Fire Fighters’ Toy Drive receives a surprise donation from Spin Master
01:43 | December 15, 2025
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Hamilton students tackle city’s homelessness crisis through original play
01:59 | December 12, 2025
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Overcoming obstacles with perseverance and a positive attitude
03:04 | April 22, 2024
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Hundreds of volunteers pack it forward for Passover to help those in need
01:58 | March 22, 2026
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Habitat for Humanity Restores making an impact across the GTA
03:28 | March 19, 2026
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A Toronto Design Lab offers women hands-on experiences to explore circular design principles
02:59 | March 18, 2026
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Toronto Police open community safety hub in Lawrence Heights
01:54 | March 18, 2026
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GTA kids turn their doodles into bookmark designs for Toronto Public Library contest
02:15 | March 18, 2026
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Toronto Raptors hold annual March break fan day at Scotiabank Arena
01:08 | March 18, 2026
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Pubs gear up for St. Patrick’s Day
01:59 | March 17, 2026
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Emerging home trends for 2026
04:48 | March 4, 2026
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Keep orchids thriving
05:25 | March 4, 2026
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International Women’s Day: Women in the arts
06:36 | March 2, 2026
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Sunnybrook volunteers enhance the hospital experience for patients and visitors
02:33 | February 26, 2026
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Holland Bloorview’s Capes for Kids shines light on heroic work at hospital
02:10 | February 25, 2026
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Recycling shoes, a 23-year passion for a Toronto cobbler
03:28 | February 19, 2026
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OCAD University Industrial design students create products for older adults living with dementia
03:44 | February 17, 2026
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How Canada Is growing lettuce in the middle of winter
01:54 | February 5, 2026
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19-year-old fiddler Irish Millie taking roots scene by storm
03:37 | February 3, 2026
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TTC confirms Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening date
02:54 | February 3, 2026
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Humber College Professor Justin Gray makes Canadian Grammy history
05:24 | February 3, 2026
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Weston CI Pillars Program is helping students thrive
03:05 | February 2, 2026
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House for Black youth experiencing homelessness opens in Peel Region
02:04 | January 29, 2026
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Toronto honours emergency shelter and homelessness service workers
02:01 | January 23, 2026
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Snow day at most Toronto-area schools
02:06 | January 15, 2026
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Toronto Library winds down ‘Retail Retrospective’ exhibit, readies free winter programming
01:27 | January 8, 2026
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Beating the winter blues with free library activities
03:41 | January 8, 2026
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Toronto skaters set New Year’s resolutions for 2026
02:11 | December 31, 2025
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New approach helps women with dementia find community
02:13 | December 31, 2025
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Holiday Season 2025: Christmas trees, lights and decorations light up city streets worldwide
03:25 | December 25, 2025
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‘So grateful:’ Thorncliffe fire evacuees treated to Christmas luncheon
02:07 | December 24, 2025
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Global News at 6 Toronto: December 23, 2025
19:28 | December 23, 2025
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Toronto Fire Fighters’ Toy Drive receives a surprise donation from Spin Master
01:43 | December 15, 2025
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Hamilton students tackle city’s homelessness crisis through original play
01:59 | December 12, 2025
Overcoming obstacles with perseverance and a positive attitude
Description
April 22, 2024
Tracy Schmitt is a motivational speaker, decorated athlete and humanitarian. Schmitt has travelled the world inspiring and motivating people with her incredible life story of overcoming obstacles, reminding everyone she meets that anything is possible. Susan Hay has the story.
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Overcoming obstacles with perseverance and a positive attitude03:04 | April 22, 2024 -
Hundreds of volunteers pack it forward for Passover to help those in need01:58 | March 22, 2026 -
Habitat for Humanity Restores making an impact across the GTA03:28 | March 19, 2026 -
A Toronto Design Lab offers women hands-on experiences to explore circular design principles02:59 | March 18, 2026 -
Toronto Police open community safety hub in Lawrence Heights01:54 | March 18, 2026 -
GTA kids turn their doodles into bookmark designs for Toronto Public Library contest02:15 | March 18, 2026 -
Toronto Raptors hold annual March break fan day at Scotiabank Arena01:08 | March 18, 2026 -
Pubs gear up for St. Patrick’s Day01:59 | March 17, 2026 -
Emerging home trends for 202604:48 | March 4, 2026 -
Keep orchids thriving05:25 | March 4, 2026 -
International Women’s Day: Women in the arts06:36 | March 2, 2026 -
Sunnybrook volunteers enhance the hospital experience for patients and visitors02:33 | February 26, 2026 -
Holland Bloorview’s Capes for Kids shines light on heroic work at hospital02:10 | February 25, 2026 -
Recycling shoes, a 23-year passion for a Toronto cobbler03:28 | February 19, 2026 -
OCAD University Industrial design students create products for older adults living with dementia03:44 | February 17, 2026 -
How Canada Is growing lettuce in the middle of winter01:54 | February 5, 2026 -
19-year-old fiddler Irish Millie taking roots scene by storm03:37 | February 3, 2026 -
TTC confirms Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening date02:54 | February 3, 2026 -
Humber College Professor Justin Gray makes Canadian Grammy history05:24 | February 3, 2026 -
Weston CI Pillars Program is helping students thrive03:05 | February 2, 2026 -
House for Black youth experiencing homelessness opens in Peel Region02:04 | January 29, 2026 -
Toronto honours emergency shelter and homelessness service workers02:01 | January 23, 2026 -
Snow day at most Toronto-area schools02:06 | January 15, 2026 -
Toronto Library winds down ‘Retail Retrospective’ exhibit, readies free winter programming01:27 | January 8, 2026 -
Beating the winter blues with free library activities03:41 | January 8, 2026 -
Toronto skaters set New Year’s resolutions for 202602:11 | December 31, 2025 -
New approach helps women with dementia find community02:13 | December 31, 2025 -
Holiday Season 2025: Christmas trees, lights and decorations light up city streets worldwide03:25 | December 25, 2025 -
‘So grateful:’ Thorncliffe fire evacuees treated to Christmas luncheon02:07 | December 24, 2025 -
Global News at 6 Toronto: December 23, 202519:28 | December 23, 2025 -
Toronto Fire Fighters’ Toy Drive receives a surprise donation from Spin Master01:43 | December 15, 2025 -
Hamilton students tackle city’s homelessness crisis through original play01:59 | December 12, 2025
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Overcoming obstacles with perseverance and a positive attitude03:04 | April 22, 2024
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Hundreds of volunteers pack it forward for Passover to help those in need01:58 | March 22, 2026
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Habitat for Humanity Restores making an impact across the GTA03:28 | March 19, 2026
-
A Toronto Design Lab offers women hands-on experiences to explore circular design principles02:59 | March 18, 2026
-
Toronto Police open community safety hub in Lawrence Heights01:54 | March 18, 2026
-
GTA kids turn their doodles into bookmark designs for Toronto Public Library contest02:15 | March 18, 2026
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Toronto Raptors hold annual March break fan day at Scotiabank Arena01:08 | March 18, 2026
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Pubs gear up for St. Patrick’s Day01:59 | March 17, 2026
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Emerging home trends for 202604:48 | March 4, 2026
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Keep orchids thriving05:25 | March 4, 2026
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International Women’s Day: Women in the arts06:36 | March 2, 2026
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Sunnybrook volunteers enhance the hospital experience for patients and visitors02:33 | February 26, 2026
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Holland Bloorview’s Capes for Kids shines light on heroic work at hospital02:10 | February 25, 2026
-
Recycling shoes, a 23-year passion for a Toronto cobbler03:28 | February 19, 2026
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OCAD University Industrial design students create products for older adults living with dementia03:44 | February 17, 2026
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How Canada Is growing lettuce in the middle of winter01:54 | February 5, 2026
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19-year-old fiddler Irish Millie taking roots scene by storm03:37 | February 3, 2026
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TTC confirms Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening date02:54 | February 3, 2026
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Humber College Professor Justin Gray makes Canadian Grammy history05:24 | February 3, 2026
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Weston CI Pillars Program is helping students thrive03:05 | February 2, 2026
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House for Black youth experiencing homelessness opens in Peel Region02:04 | January 29, 2026
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Toronto honours emergency shelter and homelessness service workers02:01 | January 23, 2026
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Snow day at most Toronto-area schools02:06 | January 15, 2026
-
Toronto Library winds down ‘Retail Retrospective’ exhibit, readies free winter programming01:27 | January 8, 2026
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Beating the winter blues with free library activities03:41 | January 8, 2026
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Toronto skaters set New Year’s resolutions for 202602:11 | December 31, 2025
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New approach helps women with dementia find community02:13 | December 31, 2025
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Holiday Season 2025: Christmas trees, lights and decorations light up city streets worldwide03:25 | December 25, 2025
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‘So grateful:’ Thorncliffe fire evacuees treated to Christmas luncheon02:07 | December 24, 2025
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Global News at 6 Toronto: December 23, 202519:28 | December 23, 2025
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Toronto Fire Fighters’ Toy Drive receives a surprise donation from Spin Master01:43 | December 15, 2025
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Hamilton students tackle city’s homelessness crisis through original play01:59 | December 12, 2025
Overcoming obstacles with perseverance and a positive attitude
Description
April 22, 2024
Tracy Schmitt is a motivational speaker, decorated athlete and humanitarian. Schmitt has travelled the world inspiring and motivating people with her incredible life story of overcoming obstacles, reminding everyone she meets that anything is possible. Susan Hay has the story.
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