The #HeatWarning for Toronto continues today. 🥵 Here are some tips to keep cool in hot weather: 🥤Drink lots of water ❄️ Stay indoors 🚿Cool down with a shower 😎reschedule exercise to cooler parts of the day. Get more: toronto.ca/KeepCool

The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is a new government benefit that people can now apply for. It’s a monthly payment for people who are: -approved for the disability tax credit -between 18 and 64 years old Click here to learn more: outreach.cleo.on.ca/civicrm?civiwp…

The #HeatWarning has ended for #Toronto.🙂 It's still hot outside so remember to stay cool & keep hydrated & if you need a space to get out of the heat, the City's Heat Relief Network is open all summer. Find a cool space near you at toronto.ca/CoolSpaces

Toronto Shelter and Support Services has launched a new Harm Reduction Unit to partner with shelters and community agencies. The unit aims to reduce harm, improve health outcomes, and provide education and support for people who use substances.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is putting $1.6 billion more toward funds for municipalities to help them get housing built. cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

On International Overdose Awareness Day 2025, community members are invited to gather for a day of remembrance and action, including a BBQ, art and music, a grief circle, and educational sessions on overdose response and psychosis support. More details: the519.org/events/overdos…

Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) course from Ontario Public Health This free course is designed for those working in shelters. Learn about hand hygiene, PPE, risk assessments, outbreak management, and more. Click to learn more: publichealthontario.ca/en/Education-a…

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose in minutes and save a life. Take this free, self-guided course to learn how to recognize and respond to a drug poisoning: towardtheheart.com/naloxone-course

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Today we remember those impacted by overdose, including the families, friends, and communities left behind. The drug toxicity crisis remains an urgent public health issue in our city. This is especially seen in our shelter system,

Thousands of refugees in Toronto are at risk of losing shelter. The federal government promised to cover 95% of shelter costs in 2024. Now they're backing out — putting 1,800 beds in jeopardy. Sign the petition to demand they keep their promise: progresstoronto.ca/petition-resto…

Toronto Animal Services’ Chip Truck is offering microchips and rabies vaccines for cats and dogs on September 23rd from 1-4pm at Breakaway Community Services.

Operation Come Home saw its workload double between 2021 and 2024, supporting 752 youth last year. ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article…

September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We honour the survivors of residential schools, the children who never came home, and the families and communities impacted by colonial violence. Reconciliation is a commitment to justice, equity, and systemic change