From CBC News–In the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, snapshots of another concerning and growing epidemic are beginning to emerge. Organizations and shelters that help women navigate and escape domestic violence are reporting sharp increases…
CAMH Press Release–Adult Canadians are reporting levels of moderate to severe anxiety, loneliness and feelings of depression as high as early in the pandemic, according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH) ninth…
Good afternoon, First off, I would like to wish all staff a very Happy New Year. I hope you are able to continue to find joy, motivation and comfort in 2022, despite the ongoing challenging…
From The Brandon Sun–The Westman Youth Wellness Hub is working to open its doors in the early spring to offer early prevention and supports for young people in Brandon. It has been an exciting but…
From the Winnipeg Free Press–As the cost of living in Manitoba rises and the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, so do the needs of women’s centres providing resources to vulnerable people. At the North Point Douglas…
From the Winnipeg Sun–A Canadian charity dedicated to reducing the proliferation of child pornography (CP) says there’s a correlation between the pandemic and an increased number of CP offences. The Winnipeg-based Canadian Centre for Child…
OTTAWA – Women’s shelter workers are feeling even more pressure as the latest COVID-19 wave hits Canada, fuelled by the highly transmissible Omicron variant. Lise Martin, executive director of Women’s Shelters Canada, said shelters are…
From the Winnipeg Free Press– A Winnipeg non-profit organization that supports youth and families in crisis has changed its name to support Indigenous reconciliation. Macdonald Youth Services will now be known as the Link: Youth…
The Manitoba government will roll out COVID-19 rapid antigen testing programs for designated critical service workers to enhance access to testing and protect vulnerable Manitobans, Families Minister Rochelle Squires and Education Minister Cliff Cullen announced…
From the Imprint–It took a local city council member’s fierce advocacy and a change in state law, but Emeryville, California officials are now on track to build the state’s first affordable housing development with rooms…