By Muniyra Douglas
Transcribed By Shira Ragosin While entering the later stage of life, Canada’s elderly population is subjected to numerous systematic problems and issues. This doubles the challenge as most elderly have to single-handedly battle physical and mental health problems, almost at the same time. Part 1 Part 2 Part 4 By Michael Asiffo
You’ve probably first heard your Grade III teacher speak of Clean or Renewable Energy. Beyond the classroom, our relationship with renewable energy has been quite limited to advertisements or the blue recycling bins around the city. By Nina Kalirai
Many of us have that one book we just can’t seem to put down. Recently, for many people that book has been “London Can You Wait?”. VIBE TALKS correspondent Nina Kalirai recently had the chance to speak to Jacquelyn Middleton, author of both “London Belongs to Me” and “London Can You Wait?”. By Muniyra Douglas
Transcribed by Shira Ragosin Elderly Canadians can have a difficult time adjusting to the later part of their life; they have to deal with issues from housing, medical care needs, to worrying about finances. In an attempt to understand the systematic problems that exist for the elderly in the Canadian society, we look deeper into issues such as elder care services and abuse. Part 1 Part 3 Part 4 By Muniyra Douglas
Transcribed by Shira Ragosin It is unknown how many residents have died in illegal Toronto group homes. In 2016, 70 year old, Esa Lehmusjurri, became a victim of one such Scarborough home, where his body was found in the neighbour’s yard. Most occupants in illegal group homes are elderly, and they suffer from more than just mental and physical health issues. By Nina Kalirai
Autism is a disorder that affects one in 68 Canadians, and changes various aspects of the lives of both the individual with autism, as well as their family. Yet, over the years, autism has become heavily stigmatized by society. |
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