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Clementine the bulldog was found bleeding in a Toronto park. Experts say pet abandonment is a growing problem
Before tiny French bulldog Clementine was brought to the Toronto Humane Society, she was found abandoned and bleeding inside a chip box in a park. Her story is a symptom of a larger problem, says the organization, which is launching a new campaign aimed at preventing animals from being abandoned.
Warden Station bus terminal to be demolished ahead of massive revitalization
The project will see the station's bus terminal demolished and rebuilt in an effort to make the station accessible, leaving riders to board buses at a temporary bay for two years beginning Jan. 5, according to the TTC.
Affordable housing units for artists in Toronto shrink as waitlists grow
Creative artists are sounding the alarm about the growing struggle to secure affordable housing dedicated for performers, as Toronto arts co-operatives report waitlists spanning several years — if they haven't already closed their lists to cope with demand.
Toronto company partners with celebrity chef to raise funds for food banks
A Toronto company teamed up with Vancouver chef, Vikram Vij, to design and launch a new apron. The proceeds will be used to tackle food insecurity in Canada, and also support marginalized women in India.
This Toronto music school was featured on a Taylor Swift album. Now it's hoping to expand
A Toronto music school featured on one of Taylor Swift's albums is now hoping to expand, launching a $19.89 fundraising campaign aptly named after the pop superstar's album 1989.
Baycrest launching online resource tool to support caregivers
The Baycrest Koschitzky Centre is launching a free online resource tool it says will help caregivers facing "significant and escalating challenges," such as isolation, burnout and financial hardship.
York Region charity urging religious groups to offer shelter space to tackle homeless crisis
A York Region charity is urging faith-based groups to use the space they have as shelters, as homelessness in the region continues to grow.
Jon Montgomery launches moustache into outer space for Movember
Canadian Olympian Jon Montgomery partnered with Movember Canada to raise awareness about men's health by sending his moustache on a solo mission into space for the month-long campaign.
Toronto couple fundraising for Boston lab they hope can help their daughter
A Toronto couple is raising money for a research lab in Boston they hope will help find a treatment for an ultra-rare disease their seven-year-old daughter was diagnosed with.
Durham charity opens affordable housing on Pickering farm
A charity in Durham Region is supplying seven people experiencing homelessness with affordable housing at an old farmhouse in north Pickering. The doors opened on Oct. 10.