From The Conversation–Every day we are exposed to things like pollution and ultraviolet light which increase our risk of illness. Many people take on additional risks — due to tobacco smoke, fast food or alcohol,…
From CBC News–With children having spent more time on mobile devices, tablets and computers at home for both academic and non-academic pursuits, there has been a 37 per cent increase in the overall online victimization…
From the Imprint Youth and Family News–We rarely hear about individuals in the entertainment and fashion industries — music, modeling, acting — who have a past in the foster care system. One side of that…
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…