From The Globe and Mail–The number of women who were victims of homicide has risen in Canada over the past two years, according to preliminary data that researchers say reflect an increase in lethal domestic…
Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies Press Release–OACAS has partnered with the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), physicians from COVID VaccineMax the Vax, a caricature of a needle, fends off the COVID virus and waves proudly.…
Manitoba Government News Release–Currently, appointments for children ages 5 to 11 are only being booked at supersites. The vaccine will be arriving at participating medical clinics and pharmacies between Nov. 25 and 29. As of…
Manitoba Government News Release–Manitoba is ready to launch the next phase of Manitoba’s vaccine campaign to protect children ages five to 11 from COVID-19, Premier Heather Stefanson and Health and Seniors Care Minister Audrey Gordon…
From the Winnipeg Free Press. There will be toys — and smiles — for children this Christmas. The Christmas Cheer Board will be able to distribute them this year after the pandemic forced the toy…
OPINION: From the Winnipeg Sun–A parent’s worst nightmare is finding out their daughter or son plans to meet some stranger they met online who turns out to not be who they say they are. One…
From the Winnipeg Free Press–If things had gone differently, Awet Biagaber wouldn’t be alive right now. In 2004, Biagaber was in a coma for two weeks after being seriously assaulted. “I was just lucky that…
Manitoba Government News Release–The province will provide more than $1-million in additional funding for staff and student mental health supports, and work with school divisions to ensure student needs are met, Education Minister Cliff Cullen…
From Global News–During a year of lockdowns and school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, rising rates of child abuse and suicide attempts among Canada’s youth have sparked concern, according to a new report published…
From The Canadian Press–Preliminary research suggests the COVID-19 crisis is having a sustained and significant impact on youth mental health in Ontario. Researchers at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children released initial findings Thursday indicating that…