NYT Health: Turning Your Pet Into a Therapy Dog

Turning Your Pet Into a Therapy Dog
By JANE E. BRODY

Jane Brody signed up her dog, Max, to be a therapy dog and discovered that patients, hospital workers and pet owners all reap the benefits of the experience.

Published: February 28, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Turning Your Pet Into a Therapy Dog JANE E. BRODY Jane Brody signed up her dog, Max, to be a therapy dog and discovered that patients, hospital workers and pet owners all reap the benefits of the experience. http://ift.tt/1pkdUhB http://ift.tt/1naPJQT Health The New York Times February 28, 2016 at 07:00PM

Simone Giertz & Her ‘Gloriously Crappy’ Machines

Nerdist has dubbed Simone Giertz "the queen of gloriously crappy machines." The Swedish-born inventor has single-handedly created machines that will chop anything, apply lipstick, pour breakfast cereal, and slap your face awake in the morning. Her spectacular Toothbrush Machine (a godsend for the supremely lazy among us) will appear at digiPlaySpace ("The Playground of the Future") next week. We chatted with Simone about overrated inventions and women in tech.

SDTC: How did you first discover your love of robotics?

SG: I've always had a love of robotics, but it took me some time to realize I could actually learn how to build robots myself. It was, sadly enough, only when I saw another woman do it that I had that "Hey, I can do that too!" epiphany.

You gave us The Chopping Machine, The Toothbrush Machine, and an alarm clock that slaps you in the face to wake you up. What lies in store for 2016?

Popcorn. Massive amounts of duct tape. Not losing any limbs.

What is the greatest invention ever, in your opinion?

The Internet. It's just like this oozing lump of human thought and creativity.

Toothbrush Machine – Simone Giertz

What is the most overrated invention ever, in your opinion?

Autocorrect. Underwear that crawls up your butt.

What would you be if you weren't an inventor?

Sad and unfulfilled. Nah, I think I'd be running a startup or writing manuscripts for some mid-level Swedish sitcom.

Any advice for other young women that are just starting out in your field?

You can say a lot about what it's like being a woman in tech but there are definitely good parts too. I've chosen to view it as an advantage and I'm using it as much as I can. Women don't get paid as much? Then make sure to ask for more than you're comfortable with. Women don't get as much exposure as men do? Then go out and give talks, post stuff on the Internet, sit on panels and hold on to that microphone as if it were a whipped cream sundae. Be pushy. Find a good female role model that does what you want to do. And build fun stuff; it's the best way to learn both programming and hardware in my opinion.

Catch Simone & The Toothbrush Machine at digiPlaySpace in the TIFF Bell Lightbox from March 5 to April 24.

Simone Giertz is a Stockholm-born inventor. Dubbed "Queen of Shitty Robots" by the Internet, she runs a YouTube channel about robotics and DIY electronics, featuring videos that have been viewed over 100 million times and have been profiled by TIME Magazine and VICE.

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Nerdist has dubbed Simone Giertz "the queen of gloriously crappy machines." The Swedish-born inventor has single-handedly created machines that will chop anything, apply lipstick, pour breakfast cereal, and slap your face awake in the morning. Her spectacular Toothbrush Machine (a godsend for the supremely lazy among us) will appear at digiPlaySpace ("The Playground of the Future") next week. We chatted with Simone about overrated inventions and women in tech.

SDTC: How did you first discover your love of robotics?

SG: I've always had a love of robotics, but it took me some time to realize I could actually learn how to build robots myself. It was, sadly enough, only when I saw another woman do it that I had that "Hey, I can do that too!" epiphany.

You gave us The Chopping Machine, The Toothbrush Machine, and an alarm clock that slaps you in the face to wake you up. What lies in store for 2016?

Popcorn. Massive amounts of duct tape. Not losing any limbs.

What is the greatest invention ever, in your opinion?

The Internet. It's just like this oozing lump of human thought and creativity.

Toothbrush Machine – Simone Giertz

What is the most overrated invention ever, in your opinion?

Autocorrect. Underwear that crawls up your butt.

What would you be if you weren't an inventor?

Sad and unfulfilled. Nah, I think I'd be running a startup or writing manuscripts for some mid-level Swedish sitcom.

Any advice for other young women that are just starting out in your field?

You can say a lot about what it's like being a woman in tech but there are definitely good parts too. I've chosen to view it as an advantage and I'm using it as much as I can. Women don't get paid as much? Then make sure to ask for more than you're comfortable with. Women don't get as much exposure as men do? Then go out and give talks, post stuff on the Internet, sit on panels and hold on to that microphone as if it were a whipped cream sundae. Be pushy. Find a good female role model that does what you want to do. And build fun stuff; it's the best way to learn both programming and hardware in my opinion.

Catch Simone & The Toothbrush Machine at digiPlaySpace in the TIFF Bell Lightbox from March 5 to April 24.

Simone Giertz is a Stockholm-born inventor. Dubbed "Queen of Shitty Robots" by the Internet, she runs a YouTube channel about robotics and DIY electronics, featuring videos that have been viewed over 100 million times and have been profiled by TIME Magazine and VICE.

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Casey Stengel

"Most ball games are lost, not won."

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Elizabeth Kenny

"He who angers you conquers you."

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NYT Health: Better Care or Onerous Restrictions? Texas Abortion Law Going Before Supreme Court

Better Care or Onerous Restrictions? Texas Abortion Law Going Before Supreme Court
By JAN HOFFMAN

Health groups, including the American Medical Association and the Texas Hospital Association, argue stringent rules the measure would impose are unnecessary.

Published: February 26, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Francesco Guicciardini

"The return we reap from generous actions is not always evident."

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NYT Health: Officials Report 9 New Cases of Zika Virus Among Pregnant Women Tested in U.S.

Officials Report 9 New Cases of Zika Virus Among Pregnant Women Tested in U.S.
By SABRINA TAVERNISE

One of the women gave birth to a baby with microcephaly, a defect that has been associated with the Zika virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Published: February 26, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Officials Report 9 New Cases of Zika Virus Among Pregnant Women Tested in U.S. SABRINA TAVERNISE One of the women gave birth to a baby with microcephaly, a defect that has been associated with the Zika virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://ift.tt/1OBRFYK Health The New York Times February 26, 2016 at 07:00PM

NYT Health: An Easy Fix for Vertigo

An Easy Fix for Vertigo
By PAULA SPAN

The most common form of vertigo can be quickly treated by repositioning the head, but many doctors remain unfamiliar with the maneuver.

Published: February 29, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Toronto Walks: How My Fitbit Has Helped Me Manage Stress

In the winter semester of my first year at university, I took a course called Intro to Sound. Our very first assignment was to go on a walk, on our own, and listen. Being new to Montreal, I was excited to explore, so I tied up my oversized boots, buttoned my second-hand maroon suede jacket and stepped out into the night. Crunch-crunch-crunch. I listened to the snow pack down with the weight of each step; I listened to the hiss of taxis slowing down to find their address. There were some dogs, some people exiting a movie theatre, the wind, and other noises of the night. I remember it so clearly; it's probably one of the few clear memories I have from that year.

Over the course of my adult life, I have joined several gyms, always with earnest hope and intention that I'll become one of those perfect ponytail, taught-body gym girls. As each year progresses, I realize more and more that going to the gym isn't really me. Who I am is a coffee sipping, dripping, city walker. I walk a lot; I walk far! But not as far as I thought.

A few weeks ago, based on recommendations of a few trusted friends who are non-gym people like me, I went to the new TELUS store at Toronto Eaton Centre and got a Fitbit fitted to my wrist. I wavered between two colours. "What do you think? Black or plum?" I'm sure Scott the Learning Centre Expert (who I met, but minutes prior) would know what suited me best. "Definitely plum," he said with absolute certainty. I trusted him.

Still dealing with a post-baby body that isn't quite the same as it used to be, I was getting the Fitbit to track my steps, but oh-my-god this fashionable tech device does so much more than that! Scott and I took a seat at one of the meeting tables nestled in the TELUS store for our one-on-one training session (available for all TELUS customers for free, by the way); while we waited for the app to download on to my phone and the Fitbit to charge, he used his Fitbit to show me all the miraculous things it can do. Not only did I learn how to use it, but I also learned what Scott eats for breakfast (the man makes a great smoothie!), and how he exceeds 10,000 steps, even on days when he's mostly working in-store.

Did you know that the Fitbit will track if you aren't drinking enough water? It will compare the calorie count on your take-out lunch (you knew the burger combo was a bad idea!). It will show you EXACTLY how well, or in my case, how incredibly poorly, you are sleeping, IN DAILY REPORTS THAT COME IN GRAPH FORM. Safe to say, my tutorial with Scott was life-changing.

Before I started tracking my steps, I always thought that I walked A LOT, but because I work from home and I'm not roaming office floors heading to photocopy this, or get a sign-off on that, or walking to get to the bus, I'm actually not taking as many steps as I thought. I go for coffee, pick up my son from daycare and choose to walk to any meetings outside of the home, but that isn't always adding up to the Fitbit recommended 10,000 step minimum. So I've been stepping out, pushing my daily steps to meet or exceed that minimum. As a result, I've noticed a decrease in stress and an increase in mindfulness. Oh, and the fitness part too. My butt.

On a regular busy day, I'll simply try to take more steps by choosing to walk to destinations, or stepping out for a mid-afternoon walk around the block. However, the Fitbit has also motivated me to block time in my schedule to go for walks, with the intention of increasing my heart rate and clearing my head.

Here are six Toronto walks that offer lots of sights and sounds for any time of year. I hope you find them as peaceful, meditative and rich in life as I do. And, you know, work that butt too.

Cedarvale Park

Grab a coffee in Forest Hill Village and walk west, past Bathurst, following the trail into Cedarvale Park. I think these photos will convince you that this is a beautiful stretch of green in the heart of midtown Toronto.

Hike along The Don River 

This walk is as short or as long as you want it to be. Pack a picnic and hike all the way from Danforth to Lawrence Avenue. And bring a camera; I have seen deer!

Alexandra Muir Gardens

Since I had my first kiss in this park, it will always hold a special place in my heart. In the heart of Lawrence Park, this path will take you through manicured gardens, alongside a creek, under Mount Pleasant, into the large open spaces and back trails of Sherwood Park.

High Park

Everyone loves High Park. If you have a little one, take them to the zoo, and when they get sleepy, put them down for a stroller nap while you wind your way around the pond and take in the breathtaking seasonal colours. (If you want to cheat a bit, you can finish your walk with a slice of pie at the Grenadier Cafe. Just don't tell your Fitbit.)

Forest Hill North

Check out beautiful real estate while you walk along this well-trodden path that runs adjacent to Chaplin Crescent. Enter off of Avenue Road and Chaplin and walk west.

But truthfully, my favourite city walks are city walks. I often go from Bay and Bloor to Dundas and Ossington, and the myriad of paths one can take can last a lifetime.

 Get outside, walk, listen, think, breathe, work your body, and enjoy.

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In the winter semester of my first year at university, I took a course called Intro to Sound. Our very first assignment was to go on a walk, on our own, and listen. Being new to Montreal, I was excited to explore, so I tied up my oversized boots, buttoned my second-hand maroon suede jacket and stepped out into the night. Crunch-crunch-crunch. I listened to the snow pack down with the weight of each step; I listened to the hiss of taxis slowing down to find their address. There were some dogs, some people exiting a movie theatre, the wind, and other noises of the night. I remember it so clearly; it's probably one of the few clear memories I have from that year.

Over the course of my adult life, I have joined several gyms, always with earnest hope and intention that I'll become one of those perfect ponytail, taught-body gym girls. As each year progresses, I realize more and more that going to the gym isn't really me. Who I am is a coffee sipping, dripping, city walker. I walk a lot; I walk far! But not as far as I thought.

A few weeks ago, based on recommendations of a few trusted friends who are non-gym people like me, I went to the new TELUS store at Toronto Eaton Centre and got a Fitbit fitted to my wrist. I wavered between two colours. "What do you think? Black or plum?" I'm sure Scott the Learning Centre Expert (who I met, but minutes prior) would know what suited me best. "Definitely plum," he said with absolute certainty. I trusted him.

Still dealing with a post-baby body that isn't quite the same as it used to be, I was getting the Fitbit to track my steps, but oh-my-god this fashionable tech device does so much more than that! Scott and I took a seat at one of the meeting tables nestled in the TELUS store for our one-on-one training session (available for all TELUS customers for free, by the way); while we waited for the app to download on to my phone and the Fitbit to charge, he used his Fitbit to show me all the miraculous things it can do. Not only did I learn how to use it, but I also learned what Scott eats for breakfast (the man makes a great smoothie!), and how he exceeds 10,000 steps, even on days when he's mostly working in-store.

Did you know that the Fitbit will track if you aren't drinking enough water? It will compare the calorie count on your take-out lunch (you knew the burger combo was a bad idea!). It will show you EXACTLY how well, or in my case, how incredibly poorly, you are sleeping, IN DAILY REPORTS THAT COME IN GRAPH FORM. Safe to say, my tutorial with Scott was life-changing.

Before I started tracking my steps, I always thought that I walked A LOT, but because I work from home and I'm not roaming office floors heading to photocopy this, or get a sign-off on that, or walking to get to the bus, I'm actually not taking as many steps as I thought. I go for coffee, pick up my son from daycare and choose to walk to any meetings outside of the home, but that isn't always adding up to the Fitbit recommended 10,000 step minimum. So I've been stepping out, pushing my daily steps to meet or exceed that minimum. As a result, I've noticed a decrease in stress and an increase in mindfulness. Oh, and the fitness part too. My butt.

On a regular busy day, I'll simply try to take more steps by choosing to walk to destinations, or stepping out for a mid-afternoon walk around the block. However, the Fitbit has also motivated me to block time in my schedule to go for walks, with the intention of increasing my heart rate and clearing my head.

Here are six Toronto walks that offer lots of sights and sounds for any time of year. I hope you find them as peaceful, meditative and rich in life as I do. And, you know, work that butt too.

Cedarvale Park

Grab a coffee in Forest Hill Village and walk west, past Bathurst, following the trail into Cedarvale Park. I think these photos will convince you that this is a beautiful stretch of green in the heart of midtown Toronto.

Hike along The Don River 

This walk is as short or as long as you want it to be. Pack a picnic and hike all the way from Danforth to Lawrence Avenue. And bring a camera; I have seen deer!

Alexandra Muir Gardens

Since I had my first kiss in this park, it will always hold a special place in my heart. In the heart of Lawrence Park, this path will take you through manicured gardens, alongside a creek, under Mount Pleasant, into the large open spaces and back trails of Sherwood Park.

High Park

Everyone loves High Park. If you have a little one, take them to the zoo, and when they get sleepy, put them down for a stroller nap while you wind your way around the pond and take in the breathtaking seasonal colours. (If you want to cheat a bit, you can finish your walk with a slice of pie at the Grenadier Cafe. Just don't tell your Fitbit.)

Forest Hill North

Check out beautiful real estate while you walk along this well-trodden path that runs adjacent to Chaplin Crescent. Enter off of Avenue Road and Chaplin and walk west.

But truthfully, my favourite city walks are city walks. I often go from Bay and Bloor to Dundas and Ossington, and the myriad of paths one can take can last a lifetime.

 Get outside, walk, listen, think, breathe, work your body, and enjoy.

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Why I Gave Up The Pill

"You seem distant."

I've been told this, or some variation, on more than one occasion by more than one person — and always at times when I've been experimenting with birth control.

For the past almost-decade, I've been on and off the pill. I liked most of the results — clear skin, slightly bigger boobs, timely periods that could strategically be delayed in the name of beach vacations, and a flow that made regular periods look like the elevator scene from The Shining. Also, not getting unexpectedly knocked up is A+.

Then came the pitfalls, like being cranky and hyper sensitive and moody. It isn't hard to see how those around me might have considered me distant or withdrawn. I was born a moody person and I'll probably die an even moodier person, but my emotional responses were amplified to the point where it felt like I was PMSing 24/7. It was draining and demanding.

When I brought these concerns to my doctor, she validated my fears while also dashing my hopes. (She also dismissed my earnest request for a chill pill prescription with the straightest face.) There is good and bad to the pill and we all react differently, and it was up to me to decide whether the risks were worth the perks I so adored. "Birth control is a wonderful invention, but it isn't the only method of contraception," she told me in her best grade school teacher's voice.

I waffled over whether I should give it up once and for all, and the result was sporadic: I would go on the pill for three months at a time, nix it cold turkey, then start the cycle all over again. I suspect this wreaked havoc on my reproductive parts, and I now had the evidence to prove the pill was impacting my temperament. So this year I decided to throw out the prescription altogether.

The benefits just weren't worth it. And what's more, I was starting to worry about whether the pill was impacting my whole self. I mean, for the past eight years I'd been ingesting estrogen, the hormone that affect mood and emotions. Could it have changed the makeup of my cells? Had it affected my personality? Was I still me? Had I doomed myself to one biological destiny?

It is my body, after all. So what if I have to manage periods the way Mother Nature intended: lying stomach-down on cold kitchen tiles with a dark chocolate bar in one fist and more than the recommended dosage of Midol in the other.

At first I was a little worried about mentioning this to my steady boyfriend at the time. But once I explained the experiment, he was all gung-ho — I suspect, because he thought this would cure my distant-ness. (Anyway, he'd probably prefer putting on condoms to putting on diapers.)

Though I've been "clean" for only two months, I've felt the difference. It's true quitting the pill could have a placebo effect on my mind. But I'm not so convinced.

I feel balanced and lighter, like an internal equilibrium has been defined and met. Don't get me wrong, my emotions still weave a tangled labyrinth, but I am no longer affected by the added hormonal variable. I don't need to wring my hands and wonder "why do I feel this way" because now that's just who I am, for better or worse.

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"You seem distant."

I've been told this, or some variation, on more than one occasion by more than one person — and always at times when I've been experimenting with birth control.

For the past almost-decade, I've been on and off the pill. I liked most of the results — clear skin, slightly bigger boobs, timely periods that could strategically be delayed in the name of beach vacations, and a flow that made regular periods look like the elevator scene from The Shining. Also, not getting unexpectedly knocked up is A+.

Then came the pitfalls, like being cranky and hyper sensitive and moody. It isn't hard to see how those around me might have considered me distant or withdrawn. I was born a moody person and I'll probably die an even moodier person, but my emotional responses were amplified to the point where it felt like I was PMSing 24/7. It was draining and demanding.

When I brought these concerns to my doctor, she validated my fears while also dashing my hopes. (She also dismissed my earnest request for a chill pill prescription with the straightest face.) There is good and bad to the pill and we all react differently, and it was up to me to decide whether the risks were worth the perks I so adored. "Birth control is a wonderful invention, but it isn't the only method of contraception," she told me in her best grade school teacher's voice.

I waffled over whether I should give it up once and for all, and the result was sporadic: I would go on the pill for three months at a time, nix it cold turkey, then start the cycle all over again. I suspect this wreaked havoc on my reproductive parts, and I now had the evidence to prove the pill was impacting my temperament. So this year I decided to throw out the prescription altogether.

The benefits just weren't worth it. And what's more, I was starting to worry about whether the pill was impacting my whole self. I mean, for the past eight years I'd been ingesting estrogen, the hormone that affect mood and emotions. Could it have changed the makeup of my cells? Had it affected my personality? Was I still me? Had I doomed myself to one biological destiny?

It is my body, after all. So what if I have to manage periods the way Mother Nature intended: lying stomach-down on cold kitchen tiles with a dark chocolate bar in one fist and more than the recommended dosage of Midol in the other.

At first I was a little worried about mentioning this to my steady boyfriend at the time. But once I explained the experiment, he was all gung-ho — I suspect, because he thought this would cure my distant-ness. (Anyway, he'd probably prefer putting on condoms to putting on diapers.)

Though I've been "clean" for only two months, I've felt the difference. It's true quitting the pill could have a placebo effect on my mind. But I'm not so convinced.

I feel balanced and lighter, like an internal equilibrium has been defined and met. Don't get me wrong, my emotions still weave a tangled labyrinth, but I am no longer affected by the added hormonal variable. I don't need to wring my hands and wonder "why do I feel this way" because now that's just who I am, for better or worse.

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OCAD U Takes Over March #AGO1st

#AGO1st is back March 3 but this time, OCAD U is taking over, with hip hop and art history from the 6ix!

An annual tradition, the OCAD U guest-curated #AGO1st will feature a double bill of emerging hip hop artists. Phoenix Pagliacci and Shan Vincent de Paul will join forces with exciting mash-up of music, performances, talks, food, drinks and art making. But the music doesn't stop there: First Thursday alumnus DJ Bambii returns to spin beats all night long along with DJ BOYRICH.

Tickets for this 19+ event are on sale now ($12 for the public and $10 for members). These things sell out fast so DON'T WAIT!

For the latest details on First Thursdays programming and tickets, visit http://ift.tt/1oMRx4f, and follow #AGO1st on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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#AGO1st is back March 3 but this time, OCAD U is taking over, with hip hop and art history from the 6ix!

An annual tradition, the OCAD U guest-curated #AGO1st will feature a double bill of emerging hip hop artists. Phoenix Pagliacci and Shan Vincent de Paul will join forces with exciting mash-up of music, performances, talks, food, drinks and art making. But the music doesn't stop there: First Thursday alumnus DJ Bambii returns to spin beats all night long along with DJ BOYRICH.

Tickets for this 19+ event are on sale now ($12 for the public and $10 for members). These things sell out fast so DON'T WAIT!

For the latest details on First Thursdays programming and tickets, visit http://ift.tt/1oMRx4f, and follow #AGO1st on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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All Women Rise Up Proud & Strong: International Women’s Day

March 8 is International Women's Day, a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.

Join us for ALL WOMEN RISE UP PROUD & STRONG: a rally and march to gather and unite our wonderful Toronto women. Topics covered at the rally include: No to Violence & Hate: Rise to Reconciliation Now, No to Racism & Islamophobia: Black Lives Matter and No to Poverty: Justice on the Job.

The rally and march, hosted by International Women's Day Toronto, takes place Saturday, March 5 at the OISE Auditorium (252 Bloor St West). Rally begins at 11:00 AM; march at 1:00 PM. The International Women's Day fair takes place at 2:00 PM at Ryerson Student Centre (55 Gould St.). For tables at the fair, email womenandtrans@rsuonline.ca. Join the conversation online: #IWDTORONTO

Get your tickets at iwdtoronto.ca.

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March 8 is International Women's Day, a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.

Join us for ALL WOMEN RISE UP PROUD & STRONG: a rally and march to gather and unite our wonderful Toronto women. Topics covered at the rally include: No to Violence & Hate: Rise to Reconciliation Now, No to Racism & Islamophobia: Black Lives Matter and No to Poverty: Justice on the Job.

The rally and march, hosted by International Women's Day Toronto, takes place Saturday, March 5 at the OISE Auditorium (252 Bloor St West). Rally begins at 11:00 AM; march at 1:00 PM. The International Women's Day fair takes place at 2:00 PM at Ryerson Student Centre (55 Gould St.). For tables at the fair, email womenandtrans@rsuonline.ca. Join the conversation online: #IWDTORONTO

Get your tickets at iwdtoronto.ca.

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