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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)