May 20, 2013

Archive of: Local Hero + Midtown Post

A cheeky way to encourage life-saving checkups

A cheeky way to encourage life-saving checkups

Dr. Ian Bookman is trying to save lives by putting a playful spin on a sensitive subject. On Aug. 26, the local resident is hosting the inaugural Bum Run, a fundraiser designed to raise awareness...

Tennis ace nets place on Team Canada

Tennis ace nets place on Team Canada

Local resident shines a spotlight on wheelchair sport by securing spot in Paralympic Games

Area resident secures the Sheepdogs for fundraiser

Area resident secures the Sheepdogs for fundraiser

Former MuchMusic executive strikes a chord in support of at-risk youth

Local resident has raised ‘mo’ than $75,000 for cause

Local resident has raised ‘mo’ than $75,000 for cause

Rick McCreary will grow a ’stache again this month in campaign against prostate cancer

Local resident blazed trail for Canada’s Black History Month

Local resident blazed trail for Canada’s Black History Month

Rosemary Sadlier is telling the stories of our past in the hopes of creating a better future

Friend to the Dalai Lama gave peace more than a chance

Friend to the Dalai Lama gave peace more than a chance

When local resident James George first met the Dalai Lama, it was the late 1960s. George, who is now 93, had just started working as the Canadian high commissioner to India, and the Dalai Lama had...

Recording star made his father a promise

Recording star made his father a promise

McDermott on performing at the concert closest to his heart

Doctor’s dancing steps leave lasting footprint

Doctor’s dancing steps leave lasting footprint

Local star surgeon doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to helping out

Local broadcaster gets candid about cause

Local broadcaster gets candid about cause

Personal journey prompts Libby Znaimer to take action

For local sergeant, changing lives is a slam dunk

For local sergeant, changing lives is a slam dunk

Peter Henry is taking to the streets and the courts to make a difference