The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) has released a new interactive web documentary on mental illness and homelessness in Canada. The documentary focuses on the reality of homelessness in […]
Background: In April 2011, they changed the list of medical conditions that people must have to be eligible for SDA. The condition “pre-diabetes” was removed from the list, and only […]
Changing Directions, Changing Lives is the first Canadian mental health strategy. It represents a blueprint for change and provides six strategic directions to improve mental health care in Canada: Promote mental […]
On May 7, 2012, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives presented a brief to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food. The brief focuses on several key policy changes […]
Hunger Awareness Week is a growing movement to raise awareness about the solvable problem of hunger in Canada. Food banks across the country host events during Hunger Awareness Week to […]
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) proudly kicks off its 61st annual Mental Health Week – May 7 – 13, 2012. For a list of local events and activities supporting Mental […]
The 2011 Annual Federal Disability Report is themed specifically around seniors with disabilities, reflecting Canada’s changing demographics and ageing population. The following synopsis of the research report draws on the […]
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has launched a new educational video about community health and how it is linked to a variety of social determinants. It is a conversation about health without […]
The Guelph-Wellington Coalition for Social Justice is sponsoring a Public Forum on Canadian Democracy on the Anniversary of the May 2011 Federal Election. The event will be held on Wednesday, […]
The STEPS program provides at-risk youth with access to recreation and leisure activities within Guelph and Wellington County. Please click HERE for STEPS programming for May 2012 for youth in […]
