PARKSIDE
PULSE APRIL 2021
Table of Contents Important Information Renew Raffle Win Lease with us Now World Health Day How to study smart for exams Summer Job Hunt Easter Facts Great Walking spots close to Parkside Tips for Students to Easily File Taxes Maintaining Mental Health Earth Day CAs Here to Help
RENEW RAFFLE WIN Parkside invites Y-O-U to participate in the tasks below to receive raffle tickets for some amazing prizes! Starting any person at Parkside Student Residence anyone who renews their Fall 2021 lease agreement, gives an N9, or participates in one of the other activities will receive raffle tickets to take part in our biweekly giveaways. The biweekly raffles will be hosted over Instagram live so stay tuned. All tickets not pulled will stay in the pool for the next raffle, and so on. The earlier you complete an activity... the more tickets you get! Please bring proof of completion to the main office on the 2nd floor to redeem your tickets!
What are the prizes?! March 5th - Amazon Echo Dot March 19th - $50 Amazon Gift Card April 2nd - $75 Uber Eats Gift Card April 16th - Nespresso Machine with Pods April 30th - Airpods Renew or refer a friend who signs a lease with us for Fall 2021 before the below date for tickets March 5 - 12 tickets March 19 - 10 tickets April 2 - 8 tickets April 16 - 6 tickets April 30 - 4 tickets Give us your N9, send us a video of why you chose to continue living at Parkside, or about your experience at Parkside before the below date for tickets March 5 - 10 tickets March 19 - 8 tickets April 2 - 6 tickets April 16 - 4 tickets April 30 - 2 tickets Refer a friend (unlimited referrals) who takes a virtual tour and completes it before the below date for tickets March 5 - 12 tickets March 19 - 10 tickets April 2 - 8 tickets April 16 - 6 tickets April 30 - 4 tickets
LEASE WITH US NOW!
On World Health Day, 7 April 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) plans to promote its new campaign to build a fairer, healthier world. Our world is an unequal one. As COVID-19 has highlighted, some people are able to live healthier lives and have better access to health services than others - entirely due to the conditions in which they are born, grow, live, work and age. All over the world, some groups struggle to make ends meet with little daily income, have poorer housing conditions and education, fewer employment opportunities, experience greater gender inequality, and have little or no access to safe environments, clean water, and air, food security and health services. This leads to unnecessary suffering, avoidable illness, and premature death. And it harms our societies and economies. This is not only unfair: it is preventable. That’s why we are calling on leaders to ensure that everyone has living and working conditions that are conducive to good health. At the same time, we urge leaders to monitor health inequities and to ensure that all people are able to access quality health services when and where they need them. COVID-19 has hit all countries hard, but its impact has been harshest on those communities which were already vulnerable, who are more exposed to the disease, less likely to have access to quality health care services, and more likely to experience adverse consequences as a result of measures implemented to contain the pandemic. WHO is committed to ensuring that everyone, everywhere, can realize the right to good health.
t r a t m r s a m y s d u y t d s u t o t s o H w t ow Ho s m a s x m e a x r e ffo or Organize your desk or study space Review notes taken in class Review any notes your professor has given you Practice your study questions Look back at and practice on old exams Schedule time in your calendar to study and be strict Have a study virtual session with people from your class Be sure to take breaks! Drink water Have a snack Manage your time
SUMMER JOB TIPS In light of covid 19, some universities have done an online zoom job fair and others have posted on their jobs listing portal or enlisted a person's email to help you with the job hunt. Depending on what university you attend your results may vary. If you are interested in summer internships and are having trouble finding job postings from the schools, you can also check out the following sources; Indeed LinkedIn Glassdoor Simply Hired Angel List Career Builder You can also reach out to your school career center that would be more than happy to assist you with finding an internship or a summer job in your field of study.
1.The Easter Bunny legend began in Germany Have you ever wondered where the Easter Bunny story originated? We can say that the story of rabbits bringing eggs doesn’t make a lot of logical sense, so there must be a reason as to why every year children rush to see what treats that this mythical creature has left for them. But just like Santa Claus has no Christian significance to Christmas, the Easter Bunny also has no real connection to this holy day. The origin of the Easter Bunny dates back hundreds of years, beginning in pre-Christian Germany. Here, the hare was said to be the symbol of the Pagan Goddess of Spring and Fertility. As Christianity spread across Europe, Pagan traditions were blended with Christian holidays, which saw the Easter Bunny lay a nest of colourful (today, chocolate) eggs for children who were well-behaved on Easter Sunday. 2. The holiday was named after the Anglo-Saxon Goddess, Eostre The next fun fact we have about Easter is around the question: why is Easter called Easter? According to scholars, this Christian holiday was named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess, Eostre, who was depicted as a Fertility Goddess and a Goddess of Dawn and Light. She was honoured at Pagan festivals celebrating the arrival of spring, further highlighting the blend of Pagan traditions with Christian holidays. 3. More than 1.5 million Cadbury Creme Eggs are produced every day Another fascinating Easter fact for you, Cadbury’s make 500 million Creme Eggs every year! If you piled them on top of each other, it would be 10 x higher than Mount Everest. The Birmingham factory produces 1.5 million Creme Eggs every day, and the Creme Egg is the most popular egg-shaped chocolate in the world. 4. The act of painting eggs originates from a Ukrainian tradition For countless generations, Ukrainians have been decorating eggs as a calling out to the Gods and Goddesses of health and fertility. This traditional act of pysanka (“pih-sahn-kah”) is made by using wax and dyes, but this colourful custom didn’t take off until Ukrainian immigrants came to the U.S. 5. The world’s largest Easter egg weighs in at 5000lbs Standing at 31ft tall and 18ft wide is the world’s largest Easter egg. Found in Vegreville, Alberta, Canada, the egg weighs a hefty 5000lbs and took 12,000 hours to complete. Named the Vegreville Pysanka, the world’s largest Easter egg is actually more of a jigsaw than a sculpture, as it is made from 3500 pieces of aluminum.
6. Pretzels used to be associated with Easter When we think of Easter, chocolate, hot-cross buns and eggs usually spring to mind. But did you know that pretzels are also an Easter snack? Pretzels are associated with Easter because the twists resemble arms crossing in prayer. From the 1950s, it was tradition for Germans to eat a pretzel and a hardboiled egg for dinner on Good Friday. 7. The UK’s first chocolate egg was produced in Bristol in 1873 Have you ever wondered who started the trend of tucking into chocolate-shaped eggs on Easter Sunday? It was during the 19th century that the Fry family of Bristol ran the largest chocolate factory in the world and produced the first chocolate egg, in 1873. It was two years later in 1875 that saw Cadbury’s make their first Easter egg. 8. Easter is celebrated on the Sunday after the full moon following March 21st: Ever wondered why Easter Sunday changes the date every year? It’s down to the lunar calendar and the position of the moon. Easter in fact falls on the first Sunday after the full moon that takes place on or after March 21st, which is said to signal the start of spring.
PLACES TO WALK AROUND
Parkside Allan Gardens
Allan Gardens is a conservatory and urban park located in the Garden District of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The property includes a playground, off-leash dog park, and a 1,500 square metres conservatory with six green houses.
College Park
College Park is a shopping mall, residential, and office complex on the southwest corner of Yonge and College streets in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. An Art Deco landmark, the building was initially known as Eaton's College Street. It was operated by Eaton's from 1930 to 1977.
Grange Park
Grange Park is a prominent and well-used public park in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located south of the Art Gallery of Ontario, beside the Ontario College of Art and Design University, and north of University Settlement House, at the north end of John Street.
Queens Park
Queen's Park is an urban park in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Opened in 1860 by Edward, Prince of Wales, it was named in honour of Queen Victoria. The park is the site of the Ontario Legislative Building, which houses the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
REMINDER TO ENJOY, BUT CONTINUE TO PHYSICAL DISTANCE
Tips for Students to Easily File Taxes PUT MORE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET WITH BENEFITS AND CREDITS! The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) understands that many students have been struggling with financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even if you didn’t make any income last year, that’s okay! We still encourage you to file your income tax and benefit return, so you don’t miss out on a refund, benefit, or credit that you may be entitled to receive. To get your refund faster, avoid delays and reduce your exposure to COVID-19, we encourage you to sign up for a direct deposit, and make sure you file online and on time. The CRA’s Get Ready page has information about online filing and deadlines, as well as other helpful links. Get free tax help If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, a volunteer may be able to complete your income tax and benefit return, for free! This year, volunteers may be able to complete and file returns virtually by videoconference or phone, or through a document drop-off arrangement. To determine if you’re eligible and to find a tax clinic near you, go to canada.ca/taxes-help. You can also quickly and securely file your return online. The CRA has a list of certified tax software products that are easy to use, fast, and secure. Some of which are free! Protecting you from scams and fraud We recognize that there is a significant financial and emotional effect on victims of scams, fraud, and identity theft and we are doing our best to protect Canadians and ensure they receive the benefits to which they are entitled. It is important to protect yourself from scams and to know when and how the CRA might contact you. As a fraud prevention measure, you can sign up for email notifications from the CRA to receive a notification when you have new mail to view in My Account and when important personal information such as your address or direct deposit information is changed on CRA records. You can register to receive email notifications in My Account or the MyCRA or MyBenefits CRA web apps. The scams and fraud webpage provides more information about how to protect yourself from fraud. To learn more about the benefits of filing, go to canada.ca/taxes-students. You can also check out our questions and answers about filing your taxes for help on the tax filing process. For more info check out: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/newsroom/tax-tips/taxtips-2021/students-put-money-pocket-benefits-credits.html
What is Mental Health? Our emotional, psychological, and social well-being are all part of our mental wellbeing. It has an effect on the way we think, feel, and act. It also affects how we cope with tension, communicate with others, and make decisions. Mental health is important at all stages of life, including childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Why is Mental Health important? Today, more than 6.7 million Canadians, or one in every five, suffer from a mental health illness. The gross economic cost of mental health issues and disease in Canada is expected to be at least $50 billion a year. Depression is the main cause of disability, according to the World Health Organization. Effects on Individuals Heart Problems Aggression/Conflicts Back Pain Substance Abuse Cancers Reduced Adaptability Other Injuries/Illness Impaired Learning/memory Infections Increased Passivity 10 Health Habits to improve your Mental Health Schedule ‘me-time' daily Reward yourself Play to your strengths De-stress your diet Press pause once in a while downtime is good Get regular physical activity Set goals and stay on target with a journal Practice relaxation techniques and get enough sleep Choose a positive attitude
Earth Day April 22
What is Earth Day? Earth Day is widely recognized as the largest secular observance in the world, marked by more than a billion people every year as a day of action to change human behavior and create global, national, and local policy changes. Now, the fight for a clean environment continues with increasing urgency, as the ravages of climate change become more and more apparent every day. When was it first celebrated? April 22, 1970: Today marks the first Earth Day, a time for education and activism about the environment. Earth Day has quickly become a cause célèbre in the U.S., and Canadian activists hope to generate the same enthusiasm at home. In this 1970 clip, Bruno Gerussi talks with Wayland Drew, an organizer of Earth Day activities in Toronto. Drew is optimistic that Earth Day will catch on with Canadians and urges everyone to participate in this new day of global environmental awareness. Why do we celebrate Earth Day? The impact of the very first Earth Day was huge. It led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, which still exists today, and some of our most important environmental laws being passed. The Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and more have been passed because of Earth Day’s impact! Now, Earth Day is all about educating people about conservation, protesting against climate change and global warming, and encouraging volunteering for the good of the planet. How Can I Celebrate Earth Day From Home? Amid the coronavirus pandemic, most of us are social-distancing and therefore unable to gather in crowds or celebrate Earth Day as we usually would. Here are some ideas for celebrating from home: Plant a garden in your backyard or start a plant collection Take a walk or take a virtual adventure Educate yourself Donate Post on social media
