The St. James Town Press - Issue 43
Harvesting Creativity
October 2022
Canadian Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, those who are not familiar with Canadian history may wonder what the holiday entails, besides bank closures and the typical imagery of a shared turkey roast with the whole family. Read more...
Yom Kippur 

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in Judaism. It occurs every year on the 10th day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. Tishrei refers to new beginnings. This year, Yom Kippur begins before sunset on October 4th and ends after nightfall on October 5th. Read more...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Ontario women. Approximately one in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime, but more people in Ontario survive breast cancer than almost every other cancer.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn how to help protect yourself. Read more...
Creative Corner:
LGBTQ Newcomers Program
This month’s Creative Corner will focus on the LGBTQ+ Newcomers Program. After a community-led discussion
on mental health awareness, which covered current mental health struggles and strategies for dealing with anxiety and depression, participants followed Bob Ross’ Sunset Aglow painting tutorial. Read more...
In The News
In Toronto Centre’s North St. James Town, housing issues run high — but faith in federal fixes runs low.
‘It’s not over yet’: Why the pandemic rages on for so many. Read more...