Why Should I Care?

[ April 16, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The Ontario government recently cut $66 million from university and hospital research funding. In tough economic times, austerity measures must be taken, but if Canada is to thrive economically, we must ensure our place as a leader in innovation. Doing so will foster the development of high-growth companies that will create the jobs of the [...]

When our bodies feel sick, we go to the doctor. We expect we’ll feel better very soon after that.
For people suffering from mental illness, the solutions are often far more complex. For some, getting the help they need seems nearly impossible.
On March 19, Dr. Paul Garinkel, a practicing psychiatrist and former CEO of CAMH, and [...]

[ March 19, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] According to the chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, mental health and addiction issues account for approximately 35 per cent of Canada’s disease burden. Yet, they receive only about 5 per cent of the (funding) resources.

Many doctors believe that the burden on our health care system could be reduced by providing better mental [...]

Our homes are our castles, or so we hope. But when it comes to this city’s condos, there is clearly work to be done.
This past Monday, one of the largest crowds I’ve witnessed at a WSIC event squeezed its way into the Duke of York pub, just to hear Trinity-Spadina MPP Rosario Marchese give his [...]