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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Legally blind rower is 4-time Paralympian, 6-time world champion
03:50 | June 1, 2026
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Asian Heritage Month: New monument recognizes the impact of Japanese internment in Canada
12:47 | May 29, 2026
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Sneaky Dee’s very likely staying open amid building redevelopment: Toronto Councillor
02:21 | May 29, 2026
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From ride operator on opening day to becoming Park Manager at Canada’s Wonderful, Heather Hill retires after 45 years
03:21 | May 26, 2026
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Toronto Councillors look to Liberal MP’s to help stop Billy Bishop Airport Takeover
01:47 | May 22, 2026
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Toronto woman in desperate need of stem cell transplant has found her perfect match
03:22 | May 19, 2026
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Drake drops three albums after iconic Toronto display
02:06 | May 15, 2026
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Toronto Public Library donor support brings free programs to older adults across 100 branches
03:33 | May 13, 2026
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Celebrating McHappy Day with McDonalds
08:50 | May 6, 2026
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TMU’s School of Medicine prepares future physicians from the Peel Region for the Peel Region
03:26 | May 5, 2026
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The Morning Show: May 5
45:32 | May 4, 2026
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High Park cherry blossoms reach peak bloom
02:12 | May 1, 2026
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Survivor of The Holodomor turns 107
02:25 | April 28, 2026
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600 Toronto students perform with ukuleles for an all-city jam session
02:57 | April 23, 2026
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How Art Is Helping People Heal: Inside Toronto’s Creative Works Studio
04:29 | April 16, 2026
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Toronto writer honours her late mother by walking to all 100 Toronto Public Library Branches
02:36 | April 8, 2026
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Cross-Canada FIFA World Cup 2026 watch party communities unveiled
02:02 | April 8, 2026
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Toronto second-hand bookstore hosts live concert nights
03:47 | April 2, 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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Pubs gear up for St. Patrick’s Day
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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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Overcoming obstacles with perseverance and a positive attitude
03:04 | April 22, 2024
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Legally blind rower is 4-time Paralympian, 6-time world champion
03:50 | June 1, 2026
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Asian Heritage Month: New monument recognizes the impact of Japanese internment in Canada
12:47 | May 29, 2026
-
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02:21 | May 29, 2026
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From ride operator on opening day to becoming Park Manager at Canada’s Wonderful, Heather Hill retires after 45 years
03:21 | May 26, 2026
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Toronto Councillors look to Liberal MP’s to help stop Billy Bishop Airport Takeover
01:47 | May 22, 2026
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Toronto woman in desperate need of stem cell transplant has found her perfect match
03:22 | May 19, 2026
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Drake drops three albums after iconic Toronto display
02:06 | May 15, 2026
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Toronto Public Library donor support brings free programs to older adults across 100 branches
03:33 | May 13, 2026
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Celebrating McHappy Day with McDonalds
08:50 | May 6, 2026
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TMU’s School of Medicine prepares future physicians from the Peel Region for the Peel Region
03:26 | May 5, 2026
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The Morning Show: May 5
45:32 | May 4, 2026
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High Park cherry blossoms reach peak bloom
02:12 | May 1, 2026
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Survivor of The Holodomor turns 107
02:25 | April 28, 2026
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600 Toronto students perform with ukuleles for an all-city jam session
02:57 | April 23, 2026
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Popular Toronto diner Patrician Grill closing after 73 years
03:55 | April 16, 2026
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How Art Is Helping People Heal: Inside Toronto’s Creative Works Studio
04:29 | April 16, 2026
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Toronto staff asked to come up with plan to keep FIFA Fan Fest free
01:53 | April 15, 2026
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Toronto writer honours her late mother by walking to all 100 Toronto Public Library Branches
02:36 | April 8, 2026
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Cross-Canada FIFA World Cup 2026 watch party communities unveiled
02:02 | April 8, 2026
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Toronto second-hand bookstore hosts live concert nights
03:47 | April 2, 2026
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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
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 -
Legally blind rower is 4-time Paralympian, 6-time world champion03:50 | June 1, 2026 -
Asian Heritage Month: New monument recognizes the impact of Japanese internment in Canada12:47 | May 29, 2026 -
Sneaky Dee’s very likely staying open amid building redevelopment: Toronto Councillor02:21 | May 29, 2026 -
From ride operator on opening day to becoming Park Manager at Canada’s Wonderful, Heather Hill retires after 45 years03:21 | May 26, 2026 -
Toronto Councillors look to Liberal MP’s to help stop Billy Bishop Airport Takeover01:47 | May 22, 2026 -
Toronto woman in desperate need of stem cell transplant has found her perfect match03:22 | May 19, 2026 -
Drake drops three albums after iconic Toronto display02:06 | May 15, 2026 -
Toronto Public Library donor support brings free programs to older adults across 100 branches03:33 | May 13, 2026 -
Celebrating McHappy Day with McDonalds08:50 | May 6, 2026 -
TMU’s School of Medicine prepares future physicians from the Peel Region for the Peel Region03:26 | May 5, 2026 -
The Morning Show: May 545:32 | May 4, 2026 -
High Park cherry blossoms reach peak bloom02:12 | May 1, 2026 -
Survivor of The Holodomor turns 10702:25 | April 28, 2026 -
600 Toronto students perform with ukuleles for an all-city jam session02:57 | April 23, 2026 -
Popular Toronto diner Patrician Grill closing after 73 years03:55 | April 16, 2026 -
How Art Is Helping People Heal: Inside Toronto’s Creative Works Studio04:29 | April 16, 2026 -
Toronto staff asked to come up with plan to keep FIFA Fan Fest free01:53 | April 15, 2026 -
Toronto writer honours her late mother by walking to all 100 Toronto Public Library Branches02:36 | April 8, 2026 -
Cross-Canada FIFA World Cup 2026 watch party communities unveiled02:02 | April 8, 2026 -
Toronto second-hand bookstore hosts live concert nights03:47 | April 2, 2026 -
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
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Overcoming obstacles with perseverance and a positive attitude03:04 | April 22, 2024
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Legally blind rower is 4-time Paralympian, 6-time world champion03:50 | June 1, 2026
-
Asian Heritage Month: New monument recognizes the impact of Japanese internment in Canada12:47 | May 29, 2026
-
Sneaky Dee’s very likely staying open amid building redevelopment: Toronto Councillor02:21 | May 29, 2026
-
From ride operator on opening day to becoming Park Manager at Canada’s Wonderful, Heather Hill retires after 45 years03:21 | May 26, 2026
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Toronto Councillors look to Liberal MP’s to help stop Billy Bishop Airport Takeover01:47 | May 22, 2026
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Toronto woman in desperate need of stem cell transplant has found her perfect match03:22 | May 19, 2026
-
Drake drops three albums after iconic Toronto display02:06 | May 15, 2026
-
Toronto Public Library donor support brings free programs to older adults across 100 branches03:33 | May 13, 2026
-
Celebrating McHappy Day with McDonalds08:50 | May 6, 2026
-
TMU’s School of Medicine prepares future physicians from the Peel Region for the Peel Region03:26 | May 5, 2026
-
The Morning Show: May 545:32 | May 4, 2026
-
High Park cherry blossoms reach peak bloom02:12 | May 1, 2026
-
Survivor of The Holodomor turns 10702:25 | April 28, 2026
-
600 Toronto students perform with ukuleles for an all-city jam session02:57 | April 23, 2026
-
Popular Toronto diner Patrician Grill closing after 73 years03:55 | April 16, 2026
-
How Art Is Helping People Heal: Inside Toronto’s Creative Works Studio04:29 | April 16, 2026
-
Toronto staff asked to come up with plan to keep FIFA Fan Fest free01:53 | April 15, 2026
-
Toronto writer honours her late mother by walking to all 100 Toronto Public Library Branches02:36 | April 8, 2026
-
Cross-Canada FIFA World Cup 2026 watch party communities unveiled02:02 | April 8, 2026
-
Toronto second-hand bookstore hosts live concert nights03:47 | April 2, 2026
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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
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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