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Suicide a silent epidemic among men

February 21st, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Suicide a silent epidemic among men)

Picture1It’s the leading cause of death for men aged 25-29 and 40-44, Statistics Canada reports
It’s a hidden danger in divorce. Karen and Dieter Holman tried to support their son as he underwent what he experienced as the sadness, shame and isolation associated with separating from his wife, the mother of his child.
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“It was important for me to go because I wanted to see how I would feel”

February 19th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on “It was important for me to go because I wanted to see how I would feel”)

Volunteers rock! It’s National Volunteer Week from April 12 — 18, 2015

February 18th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Volunteers rock! It’s National Volunteer Week from April 12 — 18, 2015)

2015 natl vol wkA volunteer action is like a stone thrown in a lake: its effect has a direct impact. At the same time, like ripples, volunteer efforts reach out far and wide to improve communities. Undeniably, volunteers rock.

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#Nanaimo anti-poverty coalition prepares action plans

February 16th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on #Nanaimo anti-poverty coalition prepares action plans)

picture 611Local coalitions are taking on advocacy and planning work to help decrease poverty in Nanaimo, while also promoting the concept of a living wage

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Workers earning minimum wage cannot make ends meet in B.C.

February 16th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Workers earning minimum wage cannot make ends meet in B.C.)

picture 612The B.C. Federation of Labour is calling on British Columbia’s government to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour

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Andrea Paquette @Bipolar_Babe about bipolar youth action project @CREST_BD

February 13th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Andrea Paquette @Bipolar_Babe about bipolar youth action project @CREST_BD)