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Gabriola Theatre Festival to include intriguing human library

August 5th, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Gabriola Theatre Festival to include intriguing human library)

banner pfr‘Human Library’ is a global phenomenon promoting compassion, dialogue, and understanding. The Gabriola Theatre Festival is presenting its first-ever human library this month

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Is it time to winter-proof your mental health?

January 18th, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Is it time to winter-proof your mental health?)

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banner pfrSome people say mid-winter is the most depressing time of year—when cold and dark days, holiday bills, and already-lapsed new year’s resolutions catch up with us

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Matthew Krastel and his autistic life

January 2nd, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Matthew Krastel and his autistic life)

picture 662banner pfrMatthew Krastel, a self-described “autism teacher”, speaks about his autistic life and shares advice with others about creating a health plan and succeeding in the school system

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Canada’s Mental Health Commission offers toolkit to help mobilize caregivers

September 28th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Canada’s Mental Health Commission offers toolkit to help mobilize caregivers)

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pfr banner workingThe caregivers toolkit provides resources and guidance to help people to plan and execute education and advocacy efforts with decision makers who are in a position to enact change

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Nanaimo-based firm will offer world’s first fully private social network

September 14th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Nanaimo-based firm will offer world’s first fully private social network)

DSC_0252_editpfr banner working“Most Internet companies don’t treat users as customers, they treat them as the product,” Michael Reid says, and Red Scotch Software aims to change that with Kube.

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How about a little decrease in consumerism to go with your spring cleaning?

February 24th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on How about a little decrease in consumerism to go with your spring cleaning?)

picture 423A former professional organizer, Alison Roberts has helped thousands of people discover a new way of living (hint…less is more)

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