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Coalitions call for local control of Nanaimo’s regional watershed

March 9th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Coalitions call for local control of Nanaimo’s regional watershed)


The Vancouver Island Water Watch Coalition and the mid-Island chapter of The Council of Canadians are calling on the City of Nanaimo, and the Nanaimo Regional District, to take greater steps to protect local drinking water

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More mental health treatment needed, experts say, but not in psych wards

March 6th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on More mental health treatment needed, experts say, but not in psych wards)

Columbian Centre renamed as Vancouver Island Mental Health Society

March 5th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Columbian Centre renamed as Vancouver Island Mental Health Society)

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Dr. Barnabas Walther, executive director of Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (formerly Columbian Centre) and Peter Giovando, chair of the board of directors, at a special meeting of the society in February 2015

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#Nanaimo marathoner to raise funds for mental health programs

March 4th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on #Nanaimo marathoner to raise funds for mental health programs)

picture 614Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (formerly Columbian Centre Society) board member (and Vancouver Island University professor) Mark Blackell will head to this year’s Boston Marathon and he hopes to raise some much-needed funds for mental health programs in the process. Contribute here.

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Terrorist groups are using cult tactics to recruit, expert says

March 3rd, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Terrorist groups are using cult tactics to recruit, expert says)

picture 615a“In psychology we call this ‘cognitive openings,’ when you peel away your old ideas and you’re in a fragile frame of mind; you’re looking for some guidance and leadership.”

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#Nanaimo Townsite Road shelter needs more funding

March 3rd, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on #Nanaimo Townsite Road shelter needs more funding)