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Join our BEAR Hikes in July-October 2026

Looking for Toronto’s hidden nature trails?

Join us from July to October 2026 for guided walks that bring together fresh air, local nature, new discoveries, and community connection.

WHAT:

  • MNLC’s BEAR (Building Empowerment and Resilience) Hikes for Newcomers Program

WHEN AND WHERE:

  • JULY 25: Echo Valley

  • AUG 15: Evergreen Brick Works

  • SEPTEMBER 12: Toronto Islands

  • OCTOBER 3: Sunnybrook

WE WILL:

  • Hikes are 5 to 8 km long. We walk together, enjoy Toronto’s green spaces, and enjoy a nice picnic.

WHY JOIN

  • Explore the beauty of Toronto outdoor spaces
  • Build confidence and resilience
  • Find meaningful connections
  • Learn about local plants and animals

Space is Limited! Reserve Your Spot Today!

 

📣 Contact Marla Marquez for details: BEARhikes@outlook.com

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Thank you for your patience as we continue to respond to a cybersecurity incident affecting our communication systems.

We are happy to share an important update — we are now able to send outgoing emails. Going forward, you will receive our emails from our new domain, @mnlc.ca, in addition to our temporary Gmail addresses. Please watch for us in your inbox. 

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How we work on Canada Day Week

All our offices will be closed from Monday, June 29th, to Friday, July 3rd inclusive.

LINC, Mental Health, and Bridging programs are available virtually on Monday, June 29, and Tuesday, June 30.

Community Health Services is available virtually on Tuesday, June 30.

We will reopen on Monday, July 6th.

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Thank you for your understanding. We appreciate the many kind words of empathy shared by our community, and we look forward to being fully operational again. We will continue to share updates as our systems are restored.