The motivation behind hate crimes & incidents Online session provides resources for education & reporting Understanding why hate can motivate people to commit crimes or incidents is a complex issue. The Resiliency Project, a collaboration between the […] Rusti Lehay November 1, 2020
Use art as a therapeutic tool and to bring joy Art is for everyone to enjoy as a fun and beneficial activity Creating art can be therapeutic, and you can use it in therapy and as a destresser. Better yet, […] Talea Medynski November 1, 2020
Secure your property against theft How to avoid becoming a victim of property crime A long-time resident in Alberta Ave, Brendan Van Alstine is speaking up about the incidence of yard invasions. “It’s been a […] Tekla Luchenski November 1, 2020
Caring for isolated seniors during the winter Stay connected with loved ones during the pandemic As temperatures plummet, seniors may soon be facing an extended period of social isolation. Winter often brings isolation anyway, but the pandemic […] Nazreena Anwar-Travas November 1, 2020
Healing trauma with creative interventions Workshop offered practical solutions for a misunderstood condition On Sept. 26, Qi Creative presented an online workshop called My Name is Trauma: creating resilience through play. Jon Jon Rivero and […] Tekla Luchenski November 1, 2020
Finding your way back to fitness again Do exercise you enjoy and incorporate it into your daily life The old adage “if you don’t use it, you lose it” definitely applies to fitness. I have been out […] Rusti Lehay November 1, 2020
Local resident is continuing the conversation Lawn signs a success for Black Lives Matter and Indigenous Lives Matter The Black Lives Matter movement has gained momentum worldwide, but one Alberta Avenue resident is doing her part […] Talea Medynski October 1, 2020
Celebrating Halloween during a pandemic Residents find creative and safe ways to celebrate the October holiday A chill is in the air, the leaves are turning orange, and the nights are getting longer and darker. […] Victoria Stevens October 1, 2020
Elmwood Park is taking time to focus on safety League board member is spearheading the safety program Steve Larson’s world revolves around safety and security. After 20 years in related industries, last year he jumped in with both feet […] Constance Brissenden October 1, 2020
Churches get creative to provide services Connecting to parishioners is essential for churches As the pandemic has swept the globe, churches have adapted so that people can still get comfort from their faith. “We run both […] Stephen Strand October 1, 2020
For some, this virus can be a long haul Living through COVID-19 and its aftermath There is a new demographic in our global society. It is not based on age, ethnicity, or socioeconomic factors. Its only marker is that […] Tekla Luchenski October 1, 2020
Take your writing skills to the next level Workshops will help you craft words to speak to the reader Those who want to improve their persuasive writing skills and make their writing more impactful can participate in Rusti […] Nazreena Anwar-Travas October 1, 2020