Tanning beds have been linked to a significant increase in skin cancer in young people.
With summer sun just on the horizon, Canadians are getting ready to battle the blazing heat by shedding their winter layers in favour of skin-bearing sundresses and shorts.
But the beautiful weather and patio lounging could come at a cost.
From weekly farmers' markets to a food truck block party, the Evergreen Brickworks is giving Toronto an edge in sustainable community events.
Evergreen is a national charity aimed at making cities more liable by empowering Canadians to take a hands-on approach within their urban environments.
Focusing on tree-planting and urban agriculture initiatives, Evergreen boasts the Brickworks as its most innovative project to date.
Beginning in 2002 and continuing today, Evergreen took on the Brickworks project with hopes of transforming the Don Valley factory from a collection of deteriorating heritage buildings into an international showcase for urban sustainability.
Beyond being a venue for events that draw together like-minded communities, the Brickworks is a social enterprise. All purchases from the farmers markets, cafes, and even the parking meters, helps deliver accessible community programs to cities. The Brickworks provides a social and environmental return to the community in the form of events, programs, and services that promote health and wellness to both individuals and the environment they live in.
The Brickworks is at the forefront of Toronto's environmental, economic and social sustainability movement.
Claire Lipson is a site animator at the Evergreen Brickworks and the curator for The Clothing Swap, an event held at the community centre on Sunday.
"I wanted to promote environmentalism through consumption," Lipson told thedailyplanet.com. "Using used clothes as new clothes is a great way to participate in sustainability."
Thedailyplanet.com reporters Amy Weinstein and Liz Caven checked out The Clothing Swap to see how the community centre reaches out to Toronto communities and touches people from all walks of life - from fashion frenzied shoppers to those needing a hand to make the transition from addiction to achievement.
A new study conducted by Ipsos-Reid on behalf of Netflix revealed that 67 per cent of Canadian parents are concerned with what their children are watching while unsupervised.
