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This Innovative Academic Program Teaches Math Through Basketball

BallMatics is proving to be a winning combination for Toronto students.

This After-School Program Challenges Toxic Guy Culture

Through basketball, Next Gen Men gets boys talking, both on and off the court. 


10 Great Canadians Reveal the People Who Inspired Them

Behind every great Canadian is a mentor or role model who sparked that greatness. Here, 10 public figures reveal the...


These Sisters Were Diagnosed with Cancer in the Same Week—and It Only Made Them Stronger

After being diagnosed with breast cancer days apart, Rebecca Hollingsworth and Mary Ellen Hughson are raising money for state-of-the-art equipment...


This Toronto Lawyer Is Transforming Her Industry by Mentoring Young Black Women

Attorney Denise Dwyer wants to see more diversity in the law industry. Her plan starts with mentoring the next generation.

This Montreal Optician Is Providing Affordable Eye Care to Those In Need

Optician Philippe Rochette, a.k.a. Bonhomme à lunettes, believes everyone has a right to see clearly—no matter their means.


Great Canadians: Therapeutic Hand Muffs

Cindy Pandke, Kim Reid and Noelle Tangredi's cozy creations soothe agitated dementia patients.