Inside the Circle – June 23, 2026

Our staff party is going to be a great event! If you have registered, just a reminder that it is happening tomorrow (Wednesday, June 24, 2026).

We’re excited to celebrate with good food, great people, and lots of fun—make sure to arrive on time so you don’t miss anything! See you there!

• When: Wednesday, June 24 | 5pm – 9pm
• Where: The Warehouse Venue | 35 Carl Hall Rd #2, North York, ON M3K 2B6

FIFA World Cup

• When: June 12-July 2, 2026
• Details: The FIFA World Cup will take place in Toronto for these dates, around the BMO fields at Exhibition Place, Lakeshore, Gardiner, and the Downtown Core. Expect spillover congestion and traffic into King and Queen St., as well as in the Downtown West area. (Look below for specific game days.)

FIFA World Cup Game Days

• Tuesday, June 23 – 7 p.m.
• Friday, June 26 – 3 p.m.
• Thursday, July 2 – 7 p.m.

Toronto Jazz Festival

• When: June 21-30, 2026
• Details: Yorkville and Downtown area will have extra traffic and be very busy.

Pride Festival Weekend

• When: June 25-29, 2026
• Details: Downtown will be affected. Parts of Yonge St. and Church St. will be closed. (Thousands of people for the parade.)

With more people using bikes and e-bikes, please remember to stay safe when travelling in the community.

We have updated our policies and procedures. They now include safety rules for bicycles, e-bikes, and scooters for when you travel for work.

Review the updated policies and procedures:

• Vehicle Safety Policy
• Slips, Trips, and Falls Policy
• Safe Driving (SOP)
• Working Alone (SOP)

June is Men’s Health Month. It’s a great time to learn more about the health of men and boys.

Men’s Health Check

• The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation offers a free 10-minute online check. It looks at 8 important areas of health, including mental health, and you will get a report based on your answers, along with tips to stay healthy.

Free Online Support

• HeadsUpGuys provides free courses you can do on your own to build skills for managing stress, handling emotions, and improving relationships.
• They offer self-check quizzes with quick results, helpful tips, and the option to retake them to track your progress.

Why It Matters

• Many men are struggling but do not always talk about it. Sharing these tools with a friend, partner, or coworker can help them take the first step toward better health.

If you are feeling stressed, tired, or overwhelmed, you can get free and confidential support through the Health Care Worker Assist Program. This program is designed for health care and community care workers like you.

What support is available?

• Speak with a trained professional.
• Learn helpful ways to manage stress and improve your well-being.
• Get support connecting to other services if needed.

How to access support:

• Call: 1-877-767-9642
• Email: CentralizedReferral@ontarioshores.ca

The CNE returns August 21 – September 7, and if you are planning a visit this summer, you can save up to 41% on tickets.

Discounted Prices: 

• Ticket: $22
• Ride All Day Pass: $50

Discounted home and car insurance is available through Perkopolis.

Need help signing up for Perkopolis?

1. Go to perkopolis.com
2. Enter your work email address or personal email address.
3. Look for an email from Perkopolis with a link to complete your registration. If you used a personal email address, you will need your member ID code (CC + your employee ID); e.g. CC12345

Each week, we’re proud to recognize the PSWs who are celebrating their work anniversaries. Every anniversary—no matter the number of years—represents the dedication, compassion, and commitment you bring to supporting our clients and community. Thank you for the important role you play at Circle of Care. This week’s list includes PSWs celebrating work anniversaries between June 21-27.

Congratulations to the following PSWs on their years of service with Circle of Care:

June 22

• 6 Years: Judeline Benoya

June 27

• 19 Years: Ofelia Dagum

Individuals celebrating milestone anniversaries (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 years) will receive a one-time cash award to their pay cheque at the end of the quarter. Payment amount will depend on service length.

High Five for PSW Jurita Reyes

“I am very pleased with Jurita’s care. She is very nice, provides extraordinary service, and makes everything perfect. She gives me the best care, and I wanted to acknowledge her efforts.” – Client

High Five for PSW Ginalyn Enero

“Ginalyn provides thoughtful and compassionate care. She also keeps the home clean, tidy, and well organized.” – Daughter of Client

High Five for PSW Maya Harka Tamang

“Maya is attentive, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented. She shares helpful tips that make daily tasks easier. I truly appreciate her guidance, support, and excellent care.” – Client

High Five for PSW Emilie Ocean

“Emilie has a caring attitude and great attention to detail. I am very thankful for the care she provides.” – Client

High Five for PSW Maria Concepcion Sumibcay

“Maria is absolutely wonderful, and her care is truly appreciated.” – Daughter of Client

Has someone gone above and beyond at work? Give them a High Five!

The High Five program lets you publicly recognize staff members for their outstanding work. High Fives will be posted in your weekly Inside the Circle newsletter.

To give a high five, just click on the button below or use the link in the rotating banner on the Portal home page.

Please note: We do not accept anonymous submissions for this program. High Fives must be submitted by an individual person, whether they are a staff member or member of the community.

Have a question? Submit your questions or feedback anonymously below!

Please note that it may take us longer to provide some answers. If your question hasn’t been answered yet, we will get back to you as soon as we can.