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Long Blog 4 – Mental Health and Substance Abuse in a COVID-19 World

This past weekend was a trying time for many, as the annual tradition of celebrating Easter with friends and family was interrupted by the unexpected pandemic. City hotlines were overwhelmed with calls as people all over the city were hit by how much the atmosphere has changed. The 211 phone line responsible for referring callers…

Short Blog 8 – Comment on Jayden’s Long Blog 3

Jayden’s Long Blog 3 I think the picture you chose was fantastic and a great way to illustrate the true magnitude of the issue on hand. It makes it easier for the reader to picture the statistics you’ve included. It also makes the issue more personal as the CN Tower is a landmark most of…

Long Blog 3 – Shoved into the shadows

The above is a picture of a vent outside Toronto General hospital on which metal railings were installed. What might look like an abstract piece of art at first glance is actually a strategy to avert the homeless. Ironically, this is outside a place where people usually come to get help. While the backlash against this decision…