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Toronto Film Scene • August 26 2016

Film review: Hooligan Sparrow

Hooligan Sparrow begins with the director, Nanfu Wang being confronted by a group of men who notice her camera.

Toronto Film Scene • February 13 2016

A More Acceptable Pleasure: Food and Sex in Film

As a culture, friends, family and romantic partners can be brought together through food. Food evokes conversations, emotional responses and feelings of pleasure and intimacy with one another.

Toronto Film Scene • November 1 2015

The relationship between Indigenous filmmaking and Digital Media

Indigenous filmmaking exists within a vibrant and lively expression of cultural traditions and new methods of storytelling and narratives.

Soulpepper Blog • September 7 2015

“One step further and the ensemble would be singing”

Soulpepper's Katie O'Connor interviews Yours, Forever, Marie-Lou actor Suzanne Roberts Smith

This fall Soulpepper presents the world premiere of Linda Gaboriau’s new English translation of Michel
Tremblay’s Yours Forever, Marie-Lou.

Toronto Film Scene • September 6 2015

For the love of short film

Short filmmaking is an art form of celebration. It's not only a place for artists to get their work noticed but for some, it is a way to have fun and challenge the artistic medium of film.

Soulpepper Blog • July 30 2015

The Play's Still the Thing

This fall, Soulpepper is presenting the return of one of its most successful production’s, The Play’s the Thing.

Based on Ferenc Molnar’s1926 Hungarian script and with a faithful adaption by P.G. Wodehouse, this stylish romantic comedy set on the Italian Rivera pokes fun at the behind-the-scenes life in the theatre. Reprising his role as Almady in this highly anticipated remount is C. David Johnson.

The Sheridan Sun Online • January 27 2011

Jennifer Linton: The marriage of the macabre and the beautiful

Jennifer Linton is a fearless artist. She breaks the mould of being a convention contemporary artist.

The Sheridan Sun • December 9 2010

Grad screens his film for Tim Burton

Kevin Parry is one lucky guy.

He’s a recent Sheridan graduate from the Bachelor of Applied Arts Animation program who just received the opportunity of a lifetime. On Nov. 23, he had his most recent film, The Arctic Circle screened at the Bell Lightbox Theatre in Toronto for an audience and legendary filmmaker Tim Burton.

Health + Wellness

UHN Foundation • April 4 2023

Amber Needham rides towards vision care for all

Imagine cycling long distance across Ontario.

Now, imagine cycling long distance across Ontario with a visual impairment. Fundraising champion Amber Needham did just that.

UHN Foundation • October 7 2022

UHN Foundation joins Chatelaine for a day of wellness and fundraising

On September 30, UHN Foundation joined Chatelaine for their inaugural wellness retreat. Attended by 150 guests, the event was an incredible success and a great experience for all. Guests enjoyed the beautiful Vettä Nordic Spa for a day of refreshing, learning and recharging.

UHN Foundation • October 6 2022

October is occupational therapy month in Canada

This month recognizes the vital work done every day by occupational therapists (OTs), occupational therapy assistants, physiotherapy and rehab assistants.

UHN Foundation • April 21 2022

Porridge for Parkinson’s raises more than $134,000 for UHN

In November 2021, the biennial Porridge for Parkinson’s brunch fundraising event raised more than $134,000 in support of research at the Edmond J. Safra Program in Parkinson’s Disease and the Morton and Gloria Shulman Movement Disorders Clinic at University Health Network (UHN).

UHN Foundation • January 20 2022

Smaller steps to achieving healthy habits for 2022

A new year means time for renewal. Some of us think big when making our new year’s resolutions: exercise more, eat healthier, stick to a budget. These resolutions are great but they are too broad and so oftentimes they get abandoned.

UHN Foundation • December 20 2021

Fighting the winter blues

It’s that time of year again. Shorter days, colder months and holiday stress can make the winter challenging for some. You may have heard of the winter blues – an occurrence some people experience during the winter brought on by the seasonal shift towards darker and colder days. Symptoms of the winter blues include lowered moods, lack of energy, changes in appetite, sleep issues and struggles in focus and motivation.

UHN Foundation • November 22 2021

Five steps towards healthy eating for improved diabetes management

Creating good lifelong eating habits is essential for all. It’s even more important for people living with diabetes. Food is important for managing diabetes and reducing complications such as stroke and heart attack. Knowing the right steps to take to improve your diet can be challenging. Not every diet will work for everyone. That’s why it’s important to find out what works for you!

Canadian Family • June 3 2011

Culinary Chameleons

Your colour preferences may explain why your kids don't find your meals as appealing as you do.

Lifestyle

UHN Foundation • May 5 2022

‘Becoming a mom gave me the courage’

Having dealt with SVT episodes since the age of 14, she thought she could curb it like she had many times before. She was dehydrated and her electrolytes were off, which contributed to this episode. Nikki laid on the grass waiting for it to pass.

Canadian Family • June 3 2011

Canadian Family's 7th Annual Great Summer Reads

Warm up to this summer's fabulous family-tested reads.

News

UHN • November 1 2023

UHN Foundation's signature events raise more than $6.5 million

It's been a particularly busy few weeks at UHN Foundation with the successful staging of two major fundraising events: the 11th annual Diwali - A Night to Shine and the 19th annual Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival.

The Sheridan Sun • November 11 2010

Rob Dyer skates into college to raise cancer awareness

Professional skateboarder Rob Dyer spoke to Sheridan students at ConneXion about his foundation, Skate4Cancer, last Tuesday.

The Sheridan Sun • April 1 2010

Earth Hour Sparks Light in Toronto

Last Saturday, hundreds gathered to celebrate the third annual Earth Hour in Toronto’s Yonge and Dundas Square.