GLOBAL HEROES – Details, episodes & analysis

By Allie Murray

During his fashion studies, Dutch fashion designer Bas Timmer found out that the father of a friend passed away from hypothermia after a night of sleeping on the streets. The night was eight degrees, and he slept next to a homeless shelter, which wasn’t open that night.

The news shook Timmer—not only had a friend suddenly lost their father, but at the time, Timmer was producing luxury outerwear, which began to feel like a foreign concept in light of what had happened.

It was then that Timmer felt compelled to change and do something to help...

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Around the world, 1.1 billion people live with preventable or treatable vision loss, a silent crisis with profound effects on individuals, families, and communities. The Seva Foundation, a global leader in providing equitable eye care, is tackling this issue head-on. With over 40 years of experience, Seva has restored sight to millions and built sustainable eye care systems that continue to transform lives...

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From Fortune via Reuters Connected: 

Now, the actor, former professional bodybuilder, and two-term California governor is embarking on a new mission—this time in a reality not so far removed from the dystopian future he once portrayed. After all, we’re fewer than 50 months from 2029, AI has woven its way into everyday life, and Schwarzenegger is joining the C-suite at a Fortune 500 medtech firm that manufactures smart knee implants and completed the world’s first robotic-assisted shoulder replacement surgery...

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Imagine a classroom filled with excited young learners, each receiving the personalized attention they need to grow their reading skills. Strong Start brings that image to life by supporting and enriching school-based learning through its vision that All Children Read. Its Letters, Sounds and Words™ program is a valuable tool that builds on the literacy instruction provided by schools.

Designed as a 10-week literacy boost for children aged five to nine, the program offers focused, engaging practice through carefully crafted games and activities. Guided by trained community volunteers, children meet for 30-minute sessions twice weekly, honing foundational skills like letter recognition, phonics, blending sounds, and decoding words. Through one-on-one sessions, children gain confidence and feel encouraged and excited about their progress—a true gift for any young learner.

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Whether you’re planning for the holidays or diving straight into outdoor activities, Vaughan is the place to be this winter. Between holiday festivities, family-friendly activities, and indoor and outdoor attractions, Vaughan has everything you need for an enjoyable winter vacation just north of Toronto...

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Are you looking for a post-secondary education that stands out? Canadore College is the perfect choice. Offering more than 80 programs, Canadore equips its graduates with the essential skills to work across all economic sectors. Each year, the College proudly graduates around 1,000 students who join a network of nearly 80,000 alumni contributing to global innovation and industry advancements...

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When Canadians think of hydrogen, what comes to mind may be large-scale exports to the European Union or East Asia. But closer to home, low-carbon hydrogen offers transformative opportunities for Ontario’s heavy industries—such as mining, steel, cement, petrochemical, and fertilizer production—to transition toward cleaner operations. These industries are the backbone of Ontario’s economy, and their shift to low-carbon solutions is crucial for maintaining global competitiveness in an increasingly green economy.

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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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