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Inspired by conversations with clients, Roger Tumminieri is dedicating this edition to mental health awareness.

KEEP THE CONVERSATION ALIVE...p9

Mental Health is Health. Let’s keep talking about it until it’s commonplace to do so.

COMMUNITY...p10

ITEX Barter Exchange Canada spearheads an international effort to help COVID-stricken India. LIFE’S UNDERTAKINGS...p14

Brad Jones confronts his inner John Wayne in this month’s feature, entitled: “Tears, Fears, and Jeers.”

COVER STORY...p16

Scholars Education opens a new franchise in Aldwerwood. Meet the owners and read their story. . GEMS OF ETOBICOKE-LAKESHORE..p18

James Maloney hosted the annual GEMS Awards. Here are the winners for the best of EtobicokeLakeshore. FAMILY LIFE...p20

Kelly Farrell from Oak Learners speaks candidly about youth mental health and how her school supports students. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS...p24

Dr. Timothy Kodsi of Mimico Medical says it’s never too late to seek help for mental health. JEM Window Cleaning & Gibsons Cleaners team up to raise funds for Covenant House.

HUMBER COLLEGE...p28

Derek Stockley explains what Humber College Lakeshore Campus is doing in support of mental health awareness. YOUR HEALTH...p30

Jonathan Nhan encourages us all to “Pay Attention” in this month’s Your Health feature.

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