CARD has provided therapy in the fields of cognitive therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation, medicine, and adapted sport. CARD's therapeutic horseback riding program benefits riders who seek physical or cognitive therapies, who have a variety of disabilities, including Autism, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis. The swinging, repetitive motion imparted to the rider through therapeutic horseback riding helps improve balance, coordination, strength and muscle tone, while gently mobilizing the joints. Therapeutic riding also improves sensory processing, focus and concentration, the ability to learn concepts, and communication skills.
North York Hearts Soccer Club was formed in January 1990, through the amalgamation of Armourdale and Willowdale Blues Soccer Clubs. Our history of providing soccer for the central North York community began in the winter of 62/63, with the founding of the Fisherville, Lansing Lancers and Northmount Monarchs Soccer Clubs. Fisherville later changed its name to Armourdale. The Armourdale and Willowdale Blues Clubs enjoyed a decade of success through the 1970's. However, during the 80's, the Clubs began to find themselves 'rebuilding' year after year. Individual teams continued to deliver outstanding performances ( including Ontario and tournament winners); but a number of factors combined to create problems off the field. The two Clubs both suffered periods of mismanagement ; good volunteer staff became much more difficult to find; a huge population shift took place north of Steeles Avenue; and changes in the political environment in North York, made the survival of small clubs into the 1990's, very doubtful
In 2025 the Ontario Building Envelope Council rebranded to BSAO – Building Science Association of Ontario with the mission to advocate for building science and provide quality education and forums for collaboration for members to network and increase their technical knowledge.
Our vision is to ensure we are the gold standard in building science education and professional networking.