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December 2021
On behalf of Everyone here at The Corner, We wish you all a very happy new year. May this year bring you joy, happiness and fulfillment.
We would also like to take this opportunity to let you that this issue of "St. James Town Press was delayed due to certain technical difficulties. Thank you for your patience.
Holiday season marred by food insecurity across the city
The holiday season is upon us and food insecurity in Toronto is getting worse. According to a report from the Daily Bread and North York Harvest food banks, there were 1.45 million client visits to food banks between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021. Read more...
What can our community do to make St. James Town more accessible?
Accessibility is a human right. Is the St. James Town community failing or passing on making the area as accessible as possible to people who need it? Read more...
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
In 1991, the government of Canada designated December 6th as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. On this day, Canadians not only remember the 14 women gunned down at École Polytechnique, but all women who have become victims of gender-based violence. Read more...
Amplifying the voices of others
Every year on Dec 6th, Central Neighbourhood House hosts its annual event for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in honor of the 14 women that were murdered during the École Polytechnique massacre in 1989. Read more...
Rock the Ribbon!
World AIDS Day, designated on the 1st of Dec every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) pandemic caused by the spread of the HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection and mourning those who have died of the disease. Read more...
Volunteers’ Spotlight
Lovlyn Dsouza is a resident of St. James Town and volunteers frequently in her community. Currently she is a member of The Corner’s steering committee. The following are her thoughts on volunteering, given at Volunteer Appreciation event in November 2021. Read more...
Seniors Day Program completes 9 years
Folks celebrated the milestone with a week of festivities where they reminisced about the past, listened to music, enjoyed good food and had tons of fun. Read more...
Creative Corner
Children creating their masterpieces at the in-person Fall 2021 Art Class for Kids program at The Corner. Click here
Vaccine and Testing Updates
Children ages 5-11 years old (including those born in 2016) and Adults (18+) & adolescents (ages 12-17) in M postal codes can book for a COVID vaccine at Wellesley Community Centre – 495 Sherbourne Street.
Click here to book an appointment.

COVID testing done at The Corner every Tuesday 1-4 PM.
No walk-ins, to book an appointment please call :416-347-0943
In The News
What I learned about community from my Korean parents who lived in rural Canada. Read more...
Ontario reports total of 2,279 COVID-19 hospitalizations, 319 ICU admissions Read more...
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