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Toronto Island author publishes historical fiction about child with disability
'Let's Go, Darby!' is based on a true story about a boy in the 1800s who was disabled and made a harrowing journey to The Hospital for Sick Children, now known as SickKids, for a surgery. Linda Rosenbaum says her aim is to advocate for the inclusion of children with illnesses and disabilities in literature.
Residents complain about Ontario Line construction — but Metrolinx exempt from city noise bylaws
With work on the Ontario Line underway, for many residents, construction has already been a big disruptor. What some may not know, is that when it comes to Metrolinx work, the city's noise bylaws don't necessarily apply.
Many patients of gynecologist linked to infection exposure were new Canadians, unaware of complaint process
After CBC Toronto was first to report on a Toronto gynecologist linked to potential exposure to bloodborne infections, several patients reached out with their own negative experiences with the doctor. Many of them were new to Canada, and said not knowing the language or the medical system made it harder for them to complain.
Hoping to buy local amid Canada-U.S. trade fight? Distillery District says 90% of its shops are Canadian-owned
As the "Buy Canadian" trend continues to grow, makers in the Distillery District want to remind visitors that it's pretty effortless to support local there.
Toronto Public Health says more patients of gynecologist under investigation can now get tested
Toronto Public Health says more patients of a gynecologist linked to potential exposure to blood-borne infections due to improper tool cleaning can now get tested — even if they didn't receive a formal letter from the health agency.
Patients of Toronto gynecologist linked to infection risk say they flagged negative experiences years earlier
After CBC Toronto was first to report on Dr. Esther Park's office where Toronto Public Health said earlier this month that cleaning protocols were not being followed, several patients have come forward to share their negative encounters with Park, many expressing their frustration that their voices weren't being heard.
Patients speak out after thousands exposed to infection risk at Toronto gynecologist
Public health officials are warning some 2,500 people they may have been exposed to blood-borne infections at a Toronto gynecology office where medical tools were not properly cleaned.
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Future flight attendants learn critical evacuation skills on aircraft at Fanshawe College
Following the Delta crash landing at Toronto Pearson airport, many were praising the flight attendants' calm response and professional demeanor. At Fanshawe College's Flight Service's program, that's a big part of the training.
New documentary highlights impact of Jamaican artists on Canadian music
Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul documents the tremendous impact immigrants from Jamaica had on the Canadian music scene in the '60s and '70s, and the barriers many of the musicians faced.
Barrie woman says GO Train spots reserved for people with disabilities are misused daily
Heather Morgan says she's missed trains and almost had her wheelchair ramp swiped by vehicles multiple times at the Allandale Waterfront GO Station in Barrie, Ont., because people without permits are constantly parking in the accessible spots. It's an issue she says has been ongoing for the last couple of years.