The St. James Town Press
Celebrating Love & Black History Month
February 2022
Loving one another
February is the month that we celebrate Valentine’s Day, the day traditionally associated with romance and love. February 14th originated as a Christian feast day in recognition of early martyrs by the name of Valentine. Read more...
The deeper meaning of love explored through three generations
What is love? Our experiences and circumstances in life can, to a large extent, shape the definition of love. Read more...
The importance of Black Community Wellness Hubs
Black Wellness Hubs are temporary pop-ups located in neighbourhoods with high Black populations. Organized by various service providers that serve the Black community, the goal of these hubs is to promote health and wellness to Black community members through an inclusive, ethno-racial and welcoming lens. Read more...
Volunteers’ Spotlight
Tatyanna Watts wants to make sure that no one is left behind. She has been volunteering for the St. James Town Community Corner for about a year as a Community Outreach Ambassador. Read more...
Love is all around: The Power of Social Connection in Mental health
Many years ago, I was working as a mental health and addictions support worker. Read more...
“Be a buddy, not a bully”: Understanding Pink Shirt Day
This year, Anti-Bullying Day, also known as Pink Shirt Day, is recognized on Wednesday February 23rd. Bullying, defined broadly as a deliberate effort to hurt someone else, often over a long period of time, is a deeply rooted societal issue that can occur at any period in someone’s life. Read more...
Introducing “Our Marketplace” in St. James Town
Our Marketplace (ourmarketplace.ca) is a new online entrepreneurial project that formed during the pandemic. The goal of the venture is to provide local businesses and entrepreneurs, in the St. James Town area, with an on-line platform to promote and sell their goods and services. Read more...
Creative Corner
The Family Historian
-By Munira Yusuf
In The News
Toronto to pivot COVID-19 vaccine strategy, focus on ‘hyper-local’ approach
Ontario lifts most COVID-19 restrictions, mask mandates continue. Read more...