GLOBAL HEROES

Apogee Mississauga is gearing up to launch in the fall of 2025, ready to empower and embolden young minds from kindergarten to grade six. At Apogee, we believe that education should be dynamic, engaging, and tailored to foster a love of learning in every child. 

For more information and updates, visit  apogeemississauga.com

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Did you know that most Canadian police agencies and even the Canadian Armed Forces have no aftercare funding for their retired Canine Officers? These publicly funded agencies, stretched by limited taxpayer dollars, often struggle to allocate enough funds to maintain their working dogs, let alone support them after retirement. For larger organizations like the Toronto Police Service, York Regional Police, Ontario Provincial Police, and the RCMP, this leaves their canine veterans without a financial safety net after years of dedicated service...

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This winter, Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) has two new exciting collection- and donation-based exhibitions. In Love and In Art: Jim Reid, Gina Rorai, Peggy Taylor Reid, and David Urban present the works of artist couples to question what influences they may have on one another’s practices. Having developed their artistic careers side by side while raising their families, they must have had some impact on one another’s creative output. Or have they? The answer is in the eyes of the beholder.

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IMAGE: Abandoned Root Cellar, 1969, watercolour on paper, Gift of Dr. David and Mrs. Carol Dickson, 2023 © David Blackwood Estate

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Well, everyone, that's a wrap on 2024! It's been an incredible year and we've explored A LOT of heroes. We've gone through and done a deep dive on all 12 of our cover stories of the year. These Global Heroes cover stories provide a powerful glimpse into the diverse efforts underway to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges. Through their dedication, innovation, and commitment to community-driven solutions, these individuals and organizations inspire hope and demonstrate the power of collective action in creating a better future for all.

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Bromont is well-known as an authentic ski town, but it’s more than just that—it’s the largest night skiing resort in North America, and it’s less than an hour's drive from Montréal, Québec.

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For David (Patch) Patchell-Evans, fitness isn’t just about business—it’s a way to foster better lives, stronger communities, and a healthier nation.

READ MORE: https://www.globalheroes.com/goodlife-fitness-canada-healthiest-nation/

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Expecting a baby is one of life's most monumental journeys. The choices you make during this time—from your healthcare provider to your birth plan—shape not only your experience but also your transition into parenthood. For Canadian sports broadcaster and radio host Tara Slone, midwifery care was the path that resonated most deeply with her values and needs...

READ MORE: https://www.globalheroes.com/your-guide-to-midwives-in-canada/

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Plastic plays an undeniable role in simplifying our day-to-day lives, from ordering takeout to grabbing a water bottle when you’re on the go. However, these valuable uses do not outweigh the severe environmental, social, economic, and health consequences of our single-use plastic dependency. 

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"I was homeless and living on the street. I had almost lost hope... and then I said YES to YES!" said Jared, a YES client. "YES gave me new hope, found me a full-time job, and saved my life!" This is just one of the hundreds of thousands of success stories YES has fostered since its beginnings in 1968. With free employment training programs, YES has reduced poverty, created job opportunities, and built safer, more resilient communities across Canada...

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Kyle, Anjali and Kurt are three focused and talented young people with strong relationships, important roles in their communities and inspiring future plans. What is less important is that they each live with a developmental disability. Extend-A-Family Toronto (EAF) has worked with them for 12, 15 and 12 years, respectively. EAF works in partnership with youth and their families to navigate and overcome the systemic and attitudinal obstacles to participation that are too often present in our schools, workplaces and society...

READ MORE: https://www.globalheroes.com/extend-a-family-changing-perspectives/

IMAGE: Kurt © Courtesy of EAF

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