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01/17/2026

CASTING CALL: Are you a 14-29 year old Deaf ASL user who loves to act and tell stories? We want to meet you!

CBC Kids has partnered with Deaf creators for a new children’s series telling traditional fairytales, through a Deaf lens, and are casting youth performers. To audition you must:
● Be between 14-29 years of age.
● Deaf or Hard of Hearing and communicative in ASL.
● No acting experience is required.
● Available March 16th-20th for the filming of the series plus one additional day in
March for a rehearsal.
● Able to attend the shoot at our studio downtown Toronto without CBC providing overnight accommodation. Travel may be accommodated.

Please complete the online Audition Form, outlining your information and providing parent/guardian approval, if you are a minor, to participate. Registration closes on January 28th 2026.

This is an opportunity for us to see your amazing performance skills and get to know you!

Any questions may be directed to Associate Producer, Sheridan Riggillo at sheridan.riggillo@cbc.ca

ASL VIDEO: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qSuRUj8PDlEcdlV_4B6oQwZAC2sgTRqu/view

AUDITION FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jA1tRaIZPcU69GvCb2JQCKAGbn9cMyDiMJLYbtFSi0w/viewform?edit_requested=true

01/16/2026

01/15/2026

Call for Applications | 2026 Easter Seals NL Ambassador

Become the next Easter Seals NL Ambassador.

We are now accepting applications for our 2026 Ambassador — a young leader with a disability who will serve as the voice and face of Easter Seals NL across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Deadline to Apply: Friday, January 30, 2026

About the Ambassador Role:
The Easter Seals NL Ambassador is a youth (ages 8–18) with a disability who represents Easter Seals NL at events, fundraisers, media opportunities, and community activities. This role highlights leadership, confidence, and the potential of youth with disabilities.

Ambassadors also receive a $2,000 educational scholarship, thanks to the Fraser Edison Easter Seals NL Ambassador Trust.

Who We Are Looking For
Applicants must:
• Be between 8 and 18 years old
• Communicate confidently (verbally, non-verbally, or using augmentative communication)
• Be comfortable in group and media settings
• Have family support for participation
• Reside in Avalon East
• Have plans for post-secondary education
• Be involved with Easter Seals NL programs or services

How to Apply
Submit a letter of interest that includes:
• Why you want to be the Ambassador
• Your interests and hobbies
• Your post-high school plans

Email your submission to:
Samantha Parrell
Fund Development & Communications Manager
samantha@eastersealsnl.ca
Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026

Why It Matters:
This opportunity empowers youth with disabilities to build leadership, communication, and advocacy skills while representing Easter Seals NL throughout the province.

Learn more: eastersealsnl.ca/who-we-are/ambassadors/

12/11/2025

was pleased to join other community organizations at Councillor Chris Fonseca's Seniors Fair. As Clr. Fonseca stated that at this time of year many seniors may feel isolated, thus a free event like this can offer social interaction. We were serenaded by The Heartland Singers, learned how to do chair yoga, learned about safety from the Mississauga Fire Dept. and Safe City Mississauga. Attendees enjoyed going to various exhibitor tables to learn about community services for seniors, such as Region of Peel TransHelp and Miway bus passes.

12/11/2025

11/05/2025

10/07/2025

Looking forward to this very interesting webinar by Community Living Toronto and Community Living Ontario: Introductory Webinar on Building Inclusive Housing Communities.

Community Living Ontario invites you to join us for an engaging webinar led by Community Living Toronto (CLTO) on their vision on the future of inclusive housing. This session will explore CLTO’s innovative approach to real estate development, partnerships, and support models that foster belonging and independence for people with intellectual disabilities.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nm08xOaZSWm0CoVF1XAZPA #/registration

09/24/2025

Reminder, our free live webinar starts in half an hour at 2pm EDT. Still time to register to learn about Ontario Direct Funding program for people with physical .

Kate Deacon, from Centre for Independent Living in Toronto - CILT Inc. will be our presenter.

Link to register:

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09/19/2025

We kicked off celebrating Lori's 100th birthday with a bike ride with Cycling Without Age! 🎉

09/19/2025

🐟💚 Today we were blown away by the kindness of a wonderful local family! On their PA Day, they stopped by The Compass and asked what we REALLY needed most. When they heard we had completely run out of tuna, they went grocery shopping and came back with 60 cans of tuna!

Tuna is such an important protein for our clients, and this thoughtful donation will make a huge difference. 🙌

What an incredible way to spend a PA Day — giving back to the community and helping ensure families have access to nutritious meals. 💚

Thank you for showing us the true meaning of compassion and generosity!

09/19/2025

09/19/2025