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Northern Lights documentary shows how photography is helping Inuit youth – CBC
‘Our participants have changed their focus to something positive,’ says Betsy Etidloie of the workshop Aug 10, 2016 A new documentary chronicles how a youth-run organization is using photography workshops…
Proposals Sought for Homelessness Projects – 880 CKLQ
New funding from the federal government is allowing for local groups to ask for proposals for homelessness projects. The Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation is coming together with the Brandon, Rural…
Renovations at medical research institute on time and on budget, council told – Sudbury.com
HSNRI now employs 20 researchers, with plans in place to hire more Renovations at Greater Sudbury’s medical research facility are on time and on budget, city councillors were told Tuesday.…
Examples of government efforts to curb consumption of sugars and fats – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 8, 2016 OTTAWA _ Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s office requested an internal analysis last winter to examine the potential impacts of introducing a tax on soft drinks.…
The story of a separate and unequal Canadian health care system – The Sunday Edition CBC
August 07, 2016 Canada is still coming to grips with several painful chapters in its history of relations with Aboriginal people. Canadians are finally becoming broadly acquainted with the shameful…
Mayor Wants Paramedics at Sauble – Bayshore Broadcasting News
August 8, 2016 Mayor says an ambulance station should be staffed at Sauble in the Summer. (Sauble Beach) South Bruce Peninsula Mayor Janice Jackson has again called for a summer…
Ontario premiere touring Northern Ontario; expected to announce health, infrastructure funding – Two Row Times
August 6, 2016 TORONTO – Premier Kathleen Wynne will be taking her chequebook as she embarks on a northern tour amid growing political unrest in the region, including the relaunch…
Poverty has drastic impact on health, especially in rural Ontario – Thestar.com
The erosion of social assistance rates and rise in precarious employment, along with the rising costs of living, mean basic necessities are now out of reach for many Aug. 8,…
Shut down of Victoria homeless camp puts spotlight on poverty, activist says – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 7, 2016 By Linda Givetash THE CANADIAN PRESS A court order forcing dozens of homeless to pack up and dismantle Victoria’s tent city on Monday hasn’t diminished the…
Conference on circumpolar nursing underway in Saskatoon – CBC
Aug 04, 2016 2016 Innovative Learning Institute for Circumpolar Health runs Aug. 2 to 12 Nursing students and educators from around the world are in Saskatoon discussing ways to provide…
