SCIO lost a dear friend and true champion in August. Allan Hopkins was a husband to Claire, a father to Jillian and Sarah, a LEGO building partner and Papa to three amazing grandsons, Will, Campbell and Thomas. He was...
Bob Pesant was just 16 years old when his high school wrestling career was cut short and his life was changed forever. He had recently started competing for his school at matches against other schools in the province.
Shruthi Dhananjaya is the Communications Co-ordinator in the Marketing and Communications Department at SCIO, working on digital communications strategies and co-ordinating the promotion of SCIO’s events, campaigns and...
When my kind and supportive husband died unexpectedly two years ago, my life changed in a second. was hurled into a trajectory and an existence I never thought I would experience or be able to survive.
Character, integrity, and longevity – these are but a few notable qualities that the McVicar family has demonstrated and shared with the SCIO over the years.
Sunday morning, I crawl out of bed at eleven and make my way to the heart of the city for a late brunch date with friends. This is pretty standard for me; my weekdays are filled with a full-time job paired with high...
It was a night in November 2014, Chris Stigas was home alone. In the middle of the night, he got up to go to the bathroom. Still half-asleep, he wobbled into the dark bathroom without turning the lights on. He lost his...
Whether she’s on the rugby pitch, in the office or hanging out with her service dog Fido. Toronto’s newest Peer Support Co-ordinator, Kristen Cameron is all about team work making the dream work.
For those of you who do not recognize me I am a former City TV newsroom reporter who, at one time, was given the opportunity to challenge the public’s perception on what we as wheelchair users are capable of when given...
My last dives had been on the Keystorm in the St. Lawrence, September 2018. I was now trading in liquid water for the solid kind as the 2018/19 curling season was beginning.
To say it was the trip of a lifetime may be the understatement of the year,” said Grant about his trip to the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, won through SCIO's Ski Day contest.
When a new mother looks at her newborn baby for the very first time she fulfills a dream in her mind of who they will become, looking into their eyes seeking out a connection to this perfect bundle that’s been placed in...
I grew up being that loud mouth, scrappy, outgoing, athletic, wild, and independent woman. Being busy and constantly on the go was my lifestyle and I loved it.