When I think about weed (also known as cannabis, marijuana, pot, etc.), I always think about the episode in Frasier when Niles unknowingly gets his father stoned. I simply had to re-watch the episode before writing this blog post and to my delight, it's a holiday episode! As a stoned, retired police officer, Martin Crane […]
It’s often the little things in life that make the difference. A simple phone call can mean the world to someone, especially during these challenging times. Seniors are particularly vulnerable to isolation. So, since mid-July, a small, dedicated team of 20 or so TPL staff have been calling our senior customers to let them know […]
This fall I have been spending a lot of time outdoors so I thought I would investigate the health trend of forest bathing. Forest bathing is the practice of spending time connecting with nature through our senses with no specific destination in mind. Basically the medicine of being in the forest. As seen below, my […]
Right now, many people are feeling worried and anxious because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We're learning to adapt to a "new normal" that's constantly changing. This guest post is by Dr. Katy Kamkar, PhD., C. Psych., Clinical Psychologist, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). She offers some great ways to protect and improve […]
This is a list of online resources from organizations supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community, mostly in the Toronto area. Many of these resources are related to the COVID-19 coronavirus and where to get help and information. It will be updated as more information is made available. Toronto Public Library has additional COVID-19 resources, including those for […]
Right now, researchers in Canada and around the world are working to develop vaccines and treatments for COVID-19 and we are all eagerly awaiting news and updates. At the same time, there have been many articles comparing the COVID-19 virus and pandemic to other viruses and pandemics throughout history. In many cases, scientists discovering treatments […]
This is a list of online resources related to the COVID-19 coronavirus from organizations supporting people who are Deaf and people with disabilities, mostly in the Toronto area. It will be updated as more resources are made available. If you have questions, feedback, or require this information in an alternate accessible format, please contact Toronto […]
Self-care is "taking time to do things you enjoy or that make you feel better, especially when you feel stressed," according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health's (CAMH) Six ways to practise self-care (PDF) guide. The six elements CAMH recommends are: Eat well Move your body Pay attention to yourself Sleep well Slow […]
Has the COVID-19 crisis left you feeling pressured to maintain your and your family’s health, happiness and development? You are far from alone. Self isolation has torn us away from many of our routines and supports. It has forced us to take on roles that we previously depended on others to provide. Kids at home […]
On this page Definition of COVID-19 What to Do Advice Phone Numbers COVID-19 Testing Vaccination Closures and Restrictions School boards, Colleges and Universities Travel Economic and Social Support Updates General Resources Deaf and Disability Community Resources 2SLGBTQ+ Community Resources Definition of COVID-19 COVID-19 is the disease caused by a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Symptoms […]