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CTV News
a day ago
- Health
- CTV News
Run for Women brings out hundreds in support of mental health
Hundreds of Winnipeggers took to the streets Sunday morning to run in support of women's mental health. Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women, the largest run and walk event dedicated to women's mental heath in the country, is held in multiple cities each year to raise funds and awareness. This was the second year that the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Manitoba and Winnipeg served as the charity partner, a non-profit organization promoting mental health and supporting recovery from mental illness. 'The funds going to women's mental health is so necessary here in Manitoba,' said Stephen Sutherland, fund development manager at CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg. 'It just really, really excites us, but also gives us that hope, that with everything that we do collectively together, we're not only bringing the awareness for women's mental health, but we're providing access, and those funds are really, really critical for that.' Sutherland said that 1,327 people registered with the Winnipeg run, about 400 more than last year, with participants opting for a five- or 10-kilometre route near the Norwood Community Centre. Over $36,200 has been raised for CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg as of Sunday afternoon, according to the event's website. Funds were also raised for wildfire evacuees, with leftover drinks for the runners being donated to evacuees and firefighters. According to the Run for Women's website, women experience depression and anxiety twice as often as men and have a higher likelihood to face barriers to service. The run has raised over $23 million nationwide for local programs since 2013. Donations can be made online.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Road closures in place in Toronto for weekend events, including Do West Fest, Ride to Conquer Cancer
Summer is in full swing in Toronto this weekend. Street festivals, a parade, and a charity bike ride are among the events that will result in road closures in the city. Here is a look at what streets will be shut down on Saturday and Sunday. Do West Fest Starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dundas Street West will be closed between Ossington and Lansdowne avenues for Do West Fest. The busy downtown roadway will remain closed until 1 a.m. on Monday. Ride to Conquer Cancer On Saturday, several road closures will be in place for the annual Ride to Conquer Cancer event. From 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., the following roads will be shut down: Northbound lanes on The West Mall between Sherway Drive and The Queensway The West Mall between The Queensway and Bloor Street West Northbound lanes on The West Mall between Bloor Street West and Rathburn Road The west curb lane on Rathburn Road between The West Mall and Renforth Drive Westbound lanes on Rathburn Road between Renforth Drive and Centennial Park Boulevard North curb lane on Centennial Park Boulevard between Rathburn Road to Eglinton Avenue West Run for Women From 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, a number of roads will be closed downtown for the Run for Women event, including: Queen's Park Crescent East and West between College Street and Bloor Street West Westbound lanes on College Street between Queen's Park Crescent and Spadina Avenue Northbound lanes on Spadina Avenue between College and Bloor Streets Eastbound lanes on Bloor Street West between Queen's Park Crescent and Bay Street Southbound lanes on Bay Street between Bloor Street West and St. Joseph Street Westbound lanes on St. Joseph Street between Bay Street and Queen's Park Crescent East Grosvenor Street, Surrey Place and Grenville Street will also be closed to vehicle traffic from 5:30 to 11:30 a.m. Portugal Day Parade Roads will be closed in Toronto's west end on Saturday for the Portugal Day Parade. Between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., the following roads will be closed for the parade: Oakwood Avenue between Rogers Road and St. Clair Avenue West St. Clair Avenue West between Robina Avenue and Caledonia Park Road Caledonia Park Road between St. Clair Avenue West and Davenport Road Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest From noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, a number of road closures will be in effect to accommodate the Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest, including: Broadview Avenue between Queen Street East and the laneway south of Queen Street East Carroll Street between Queen Street East and the laneway north of Queen Street East Munro Street between Queen Street East and the laneway north of Queen Street East Saulter Street between Queen Street East and June Callwood Way McGee Street between Queen Street East and Graham Place Lakeshore Village Grilled Cheese Challenge From 5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, a section of Lake Shore Boulevard West, between Seventh and Second streets, will be for the Lakeshore Village Grilled Cheese Challenge.
