Cultivating community for seniors through gardening

Cultivating community for seniors through gardening

April 18, 2025 11:17 am EST.

April is National Gardening Month and one retirement residence in North York is growing more than just plants thanks to one resident's green thumb and 8 decades of experience. Audra Brown with how this gardener brings colourful joy to his community.

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Break-in at Kensington Market bakery caught on security camera

Security footage at a Kensington Market bakery captured the moment a suspect broke through the front door, shattering its glass and dove toward the cash register before running away.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ an example of Canadian values amid threats to 2SLGBTQI+ rights: Carney

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Trump is now threatening 50% tariffs on Canada’s aerospace industry

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Southern Ontario under extreme cold warning

Most of Southern Ontario is under an extreme cold warning as some regions could see temperatures as low as -34.

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Extreme cold temperatures continue to grip the GTA

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Workers of Etobicoke company seek answers and back pay

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Arctic air to blast GTA with wind chills nearing -30

A blast of Arctic air is set to hit the GTA Thursday evening into Friday morning where wind chill temperatures could reach as low -30°C.

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Break-in at Kensington Market bakery caught on security camera

Security footage at a Kensington Market bakery captured the moment a suspect broke through the front door, shattering its glass and dove toward the cash register before running away.

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Toronto swan rescued after being stuck in snow during storm

A swan that became stranded during Toronto’s record-setting snowfall last weekend is back on the mend after a dramatic rescue that unfolded in the middle of the storm.

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Portions of Gardiner, DVP to be closed this weekend: Here’s what you need to know

Driving around Toronto will be a bit more difficult this weekend with the closure of the southern end of the Don Valley Parkway and the eastern end of the Gardiner Expressway, and the city’s ongoing snow removal operations.

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Woman fatally hit by truck when crossing Brampton street

A 29-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Brampton when trying to cross the street.

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National Videos

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‘Heated Rivalry’ an example of Canadian values amid threats to 2SLGBTQI+ rights: Carney

During a film conference in Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke about the Canadian show turned global phenomenon ‘Heated Rivalry’ and its impact on 2SLGBTQI+ rights.

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Trump is now threatening 50% tariffs on Canada’s aerospace industry

U.S. President Donald Trump is once again threatening tariffs against Canada, this time turning his focus on the country’s aerospace manufacturing industry.

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Water pipe problems surge as deep freeze lingers

Homeowners are being warned to watch out for frozen and purse water pipes as more cold weather hoovers over large portions of the country. David Zura finds out what to look for and what to do.

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Eby: separatists seeking help from U.S. is treason

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Trump is now threatening 50% tariffs on Canada’s aerospace industry

U.S. President Donald Trump is once again threatening tariffs against Canada, this time turning his focus on the country’s aerospace manufacturing industry.

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U.S. Senate scrambles to avoid another government shutdown by midnight

The U.S. Senate is once again facing the clock to avoid another government shutdown as leaders scrabble to pass a funding bill on Homeland Security while restricting powers of ICE agents.

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Don Lemon arrested after covering anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church

Journalist and former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested after covering an anti-ICE protest during a service at a Minnesota church.

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EU labels Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization

The European Union has designated Iran’s IRGC a terrorist organization following the deadly protest crackdown. As Michelle Mackey reports, Trump is still weighing military options.

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