by CAYR Community Connections | Aug 4, 2016 | Blog Archive
Yes, it’s been a really hot summer! This means a great growing season for local produce. Fingers crossed, we can expect an abundance of fresh produce well into early winter. I’ve been asked many times “how can I eat healthy on a budget”? This...
by CAYR Community Connections | Jul 28, 2016 | Blog Archive
The AIDS Committee of York Region is happy to be introducing a new program to provide sexual health support to guys who hook up with other guys. Several of our staff have undergone training in Motivational Interviewing (MI), a counseling style that helps people to...
by CAYR Community Connections | Jul 21, 2016 | Blog Archive
World Hepatitis Day is an international event focused on raising awareness about viral hepatitis and influencing real change in disease prevention and access to testing and treatment. The first World Hepatitis Day was held in 2008. In July 2010, the World Health...
by CAYR Community Connections | Jul 8, 2016 | Blog Archive
It is the time of year to get out and soak up the sun! Put on some shades and head down to the beach; catch an outdoor concert; go to a community fair (there are plenty of them). There is camping, swimming, hiking, barbequing. But summertime also means using a little...
by CAYR Community Connections | Jun 30, 2016 | Blog Archive
Based on changes to the reporting regulation of the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA), the names and contact information of people who test positive for HIV at anonymous testing clinics may not necessarily be reported to Public Health authorities in Ontario....
by CAYR Community Connections | Jun 23, 2016 | Blog Archive
The AIDS Committee of York Region is very excited about working together with the Markham Youth Theatre (MYT), in its 24th season, with regards to the upcoming presentation of RENT: The Musical. This award winning and critically acclaimed show will be their main stage...
