A B.C. Ph.D. student is interviewing evacuees for her research on the social impacts on wildfires on British Columbians.
Month: July 2023
Church-Wellesley resident speaks out after drug paraphernalia, feces found in garden
Luke Plourde’s intention with the garden was to create a memorial to the friends he lost to the AIDS epidemic, but this year may be its last.
Man biking across Canada for mental health awareness stops in Regina
A man who is biking for mental health awareness across Canada stops in Regina to share his story of trials, tribulations and why he is biking across the nation.
United Way Peterborough impact report highlights support for thousands over past year
The United Way Peterborough and District says over the past year, more than $2.1 million was invested locally through 20 agencies to support more than 46,000 people in the region.
Canada’s 988 mental health crisis hotline launching Nov. 30
In a step toward prioritizing mental health support, Canada is launching its nationwide crisis hotline, 988, on Nov.30, providing a free texting or calling service for Canadians.
Guelph Storm players old and new hit the links to raise money for mental health
Ariss Valley Golf Course hosted the annual McFadden’s Movement charity event on Friday. McFadden’s Movement has raised more than $100,000 over its seven-year history.
Manitoba recruiting, funding additional clinical psychologists
The province says ongoing funding will be made available for the new positions, with recruitment already underway.
Niagara councillors seek stats to justify potential change to emergency declaration
Niagara’s council sent an initiative to alter a state of emergency to a perceived state of crisis downgrade back to committee for more study.
Penticton and Vernon policing changes ‘not a silver bullet’ but big improvement
This fall, that help should start to fall into place in both Vernon and Penticton, where newly funded mobile integrated crisis response teams are expected to start up.
Peterborough police close Hunter Street Bridge to respond to mental health call
The Hunter Street bridge was closed to traffic and pedestrians for a brief period on Wednesday afternoon but has since reopened.