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The bully, the bullied, and the not-so-innocent bystander

April 15th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on The bully, the bullied, and the not-so-innocent bystander)

picture 623dpfr banner workingThe definitive guide to bullying prevention and intervention, by best-selling author Barbara Coloroso, provides real solutions for a problem that affects young people all over the world.

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Running more than just a way to stay fit

April 14th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Running more than just a way to stay fit)

Our own Mark Blackell is raising much-needed funds on his marathon

April 14th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Our own Mark Blackell is raising much-needed funds on his marathon)

Fullscreen capture 2015-04-14 14445 PMVancouver Island University professor Mark Blackell hasn’t been running long, but he has qualified for the most prestigious race in the world – the Boston Marathon.  Read the rest of this story at Nanaimo Daily News…

Parents, politicos rally in Nanaimo, across B.C. against further cuts to public education

April 13th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Parents, politicos rally in Nanaimo, across B.C. against further cuts to public education)

picture 622Rallies were held in Nanaimo and in other cities across British Columbia on Sunday April 12th to protest against plans by the B.C. government to further cut public education funding.

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‘Bipolar Babe’ Andrea Paquette has come a long way from depths of her illness

April 13th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on ‘Bipolar Babe’ Andrea Paquette has come a long way from depths of her illness)

Courage to Come Back award for Andrea Paquette

10966123Andrea Paquette’s untreated bipolar disorder had her imagining herself as Canada’s prime minister before plunging her to the depths of being unable to even take a shower and then swallowing a bottle of pills to try to kill herself.

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Minister Ambrose welcomes new Chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada

April 8th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Minister Ambrose welcomes new Chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada)

April 8, 2015 – Ottawa – Health Canada

It is with pleasure that I announce the Honourable Michael H. Wilson as the new Chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Board of Directors. His appointment to this important role is a testament to his exceptional skills and distinguished career in the private and public sectors, which includes serving as Ambassador of Canada to the United States and leading various federal ministries. Mr. Wilson is Vice-Chair of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Governing Council and Chancellor of the University of Toronto. He is a Companion of the Order of Canada and has honorary degrees from the University of Toronto, York University, Trinity College at the University of Toronto and a Honorary Doctorate from the Royal Military College of Canada.  Read the rest of this news release here…