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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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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69-year-old Canadian bikes around the world, raises funds for cancer research
02:02 | December 3, 2025
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‘Grinch gave back the Christmas tree’: Ontario ballet company recovers Nutcracker set pieces
02:32 | November 25, 2025
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Ottawa mathematician wins Scrabble World Championship — again
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Calgary Blue Jays fans return from Toronto with more than just memories
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3rd Annual One Voice United Fundraising Gala
05:30 | October 16, 2025
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Girls take flight: Event pushes for more women in aviation
01:52 | October 4, 2025
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Nearly 60 years of apple farming, Chudleigh’s continues to grow
03:39 | September 24, 2025
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Ryan Reynolds in Cobourg to unveil ‘Grace Bowen Arena’
01:05 | September 15, 2025
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Community members come together to donate backpacks, school supplies
01:49 | August 26, 2025
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September reset tips for a stress-free back-to-school
05:18 | August 26, 2025
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‘Makes me a better player:’ Victoria Mboko inspires young Toronto athletes, former academy
02:09 | August 5, 2025
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Subway buffet: Toronto woman goes viral for serving free food on transit
00:57 | July 31, 2025
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Overcoming obstacles with perseverance and a positive attitude
03:04 | April 22, 2024
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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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69-year-old Canadian bikes around the world, raises funds for cancer research
02:02 | December 3, 2025
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‘Grinch gave back the Christmas tree’: Ontario ballet company recovers Nutcracker set pieces
02:32 | November 25, 2025
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Ottawa mathematician wins Scrabble World Championship — again
02:07 | November 21, 2025
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Calgary Blue Jays fans return from Toronto with more than just memories
01:50 | October 22, 2025
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3rd Annual One Voice United Fundraising Gala
05:30 | October 16, 2025
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Girls take flight: Event pushes for more women in aviation
01:52 | October 4, 2025
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Nearly 60 years of apple farming, Chudleigh’s continues to grow
03:39 | September 24, 2025
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Ryan Reynolds in Cobourg to unveil ‘Grace Bowen Arena’
01:05 | September 15, 2025
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Community members come together to donate backpacks, school supplies
01:49 | August 26, 2025
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September reset tips for a stress-free back-to-school
05:18 | August 26, 2025
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‘Makes me a better player:’ Victoria Mboko inspires young Toronto athletes, former academy
02:09 | August 5, 2025
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Subway buffet: Toronto woman goes viral for serving free food on transit
00:57 | July 31, 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 -
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 -
69-year-old Canadian bikes around the world, raises funds for cancer research02:02 | December 3, 2025 -
‘Grinch gave back the Christmas tree’: Ontario ballet company recovers Nutcracker set pieces02:32 | November 25, 2025 -
Ottawa mathematician wins Scrabble World Championship — again02:07 | November 21, 2025 -
Calgary Blue Jays fans return from Toronto with more than just memories01:50 | October 22, 2025 -
3rd Annual One Voice United Fundraising Gala05:30 | October 16, 2025 -
Girls take flight: Event pushes for more women in aviation01:52 | October 4, 2025 -
Nearly 60 years of apple farming, Chudleigh’s continues to grow03:39 | September 24, 2025 -
Ryan Reynolds in Cobourg to unveil ‘Grace Bowen Arena’01:05 | September 15, 2025 -
Community members come together to donate backpacks, school supplies01:49 | August 26, 2025 -
September reset tips for a stress-free back-to-school05:18 | August 26, 2025 -
‘Makes me a better player:’ Victoria Mboko inspires young Toronto athletes, former academy02:09 | August 5, 2025 -
Subway buffet: Toronto woman goes viral for serving free food on transit00:57 | July 31, 2025
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Overcoming obstacles with perseverance and a positive attitude03:04 | April 22, 2024
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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
-
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
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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
-
Hamilton students tackle city’s homelessness crisis through original play01:59 | December 12, 2025
-
69-year-old Canadian bikes around the world, raises funds for cancer research02:02 | December 3, 2025
-
‘Grinch gave back the Christmas tree’: Ontario ballet company recovers Nutcracker set pieces02:32 | November 25, 2025
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Ottawa mathematician wins Scrabble World Championship — again02:07 | November 21, 2025
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Calgary Blue Jays fans return from Toronto with more than just memories01:50 | October 22, 2025
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3rd Annual One Voice United Fundraising Gala05:30 | October 16, 2025
-
Girls take flight: Event pushes for more women in aviation01:52 | October 4, 2025
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Nearly 60 years of apple farming, Chudleigh’s continues to grow03:39 | September 24, 2025
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Ryan Reynolds in Cobourg to unveil ‘Grace Bowen Arena’01:05 | September 15, 2025
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Community members come together to donate backpacks, school supplies01:49 | August 26, 2025
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September reset tips for a stress-free back-to-school05:18 | August 26, 2025
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‘Makes me a better player:’ Victoria Mboko inspires young Toronto athletes, former academy02:09 | August 5, 2025
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Subway buffet: Toronto woman goes viral for serving free food on transit00:57 | July 31, 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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