Rallies 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.
Parents, politicos rally in Nanaimo, across B.C. against further cuts to public education
April 13th, 2015 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Parents, politicos rally in Nanaimo, across B.C. against further cuts to public education)‘Bipolar Babe’ Andrea Paquette has come a long way from depths of her illness
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Andrea 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.
Minister Ambrose welcomes new Chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada
April 8th, 2015 | Posted by 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…
Cascadia festival will celebrate deep connections, draw hundreds to Nanaimo
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The Cascadia Poetry Festival is an international event which seeks to bioregionally animate and culturally construct Cascadia by gathering writers, artists, scientists and activists to collaborate, discover and foster deeper connection between all inhabitants and the Cascadia region itself.
[Image: American poet Joanne Kyger at the 2014 Cascadia Festival in Seattle]
Best-selling author brings bullying awareness to Nanaimo April 14, 2015
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Barbara Coloroso is an international bestselling author and for the past 38 years an internationally recognized speaker and consultant on parenting, teaching, school discipline, positive school climate, bullying, grieving, nonviolent conflict resolution and restorative justice.
Jiu-jitsu athlete wins big while helping out local men’s centre
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Jimmy Lapointe achieved a big win at the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship in March 2015. His efforts were accompanied by fundraising for Nanaimo’s Men’s Centre — and the programs Jimmy says have helped him.
[Image: Jimmy Lapointe, left, with Robert Biernacki, right] (more…)
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