After originally opting of out allowing cannabis retailers in 2018, Pickering, Ont., now has its very first cannabis store. Lolly is a family-owned shop that put in its application in January to be approved for a cannabis retail licence with the city. The store is currently open to the public, but its official grand […]
Read MoreDurham County Council: Planning applications week commencing May 24
Posted on May 25th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
The below list, taken from Durham County Council’s website on Tuesday, May 25, contains planning applications that became valid and decided in this week. Validated applications Discharge of condition 3 of appeal decision APP/X1355/D/20/3258480 relating to materials for 75 Whinney Hill, City of Durham, County Durham. Discharge of conditions 3 (Site investigation), 5 (hedge protection) […]
Read MorePandemic Heroes: awards program taking nominations to recognize those making an impact
Posted on May 7th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
Numerous mental health organizations have joined together in an effort to to recognize those who have stepped up during the pandemic. The Pandemic Heroes — Standing Up for Mental Health is a national awards program in partnership with Ontario Shores, The Mental Health Commission of Canada and the Canadian Mental Health Association. Ontario Shores […]
Read MoreMental health report: Vast majority of Ontarians experiencing negative emotions amid pandemic
Posted on May 3rd, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
The Canadian Mental Health Association has launched a report that shows most Ontarians are continuing to deal with negative emotions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The report was released in time for Mental Health Week, which launched Monday. The report, which surveyed roughly 3,000 people across Ontario in January, says 84 per cent of […]
Read More‘It was pleasant’: Durham non-profit providing free rides to COVID-19 vaccination appointments
Posted on April 29th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
As more Durham residents get vaccinated, those who do not have reliable access to transportation have expressed worry in regards to how they will get to their appointments. However, Community Care Durham is helping to alleviate those concerns by providing access to transportation to and from appointments. Prior to the program, the organization was […]
Read MoreLack of washrooms increasing issue for Crohn’s and Colitis patients amid pandemic
Posted on April 12th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
We’ve all been dealing with having to adapt to the challenges of the pandemic, but one ongoing issue for a number of people with medical conditions is the shortage of available public washrooms. This is especially the case for Whitby resident Claudia Tersigni. “It’s been fairly difficult. It’s been a challenge for me on […]
Read MoreHow and where you can currently get a COVID-19 vaccine in Toronto, Peel, York and Durham
Posted on April 8th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
As the COVID-19 vaccine supply increases for Ontario, the rollout plan and eligibility criteria has been changing rapidly in recent days. On Wednesday, the provincial government also announced that it will begin to launch mobile teams to administer vaccines in hot spot neighbourhoods in high-risk congregate settings, faith-based locations, residential buildings, and locations occupied by […]
Read More‘He’s not permitted’: Durham AIDS Committee expresses concern over Oshawa private security firm
Posted on April 2nd, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
Staff at the AIDS Committee of Durham Region (ACDR) say there is a growing concern when it comes to tactics used by a private security company that has been hired by a number of landlords to patrol various properties in downtown Oshawa. Video captured by staff at the organization on March 18 shows an […]
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