Challenges for People With Disabilities Persist: Report
Challenges for people with disabilities persist: Report
The incidence of disabilities among aboriginal Canadians is higher than the norm, he added — “almost three times higher in some age brackets'' due to poverty and substance abuse issues. “On my first read, I just thought: 'This is a population that's …
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Governor: Colorado's legal marijuana market far exceeding tax expectations
The proposal outlines plans to spend some $ 99 million next fiscal year on substance abuse prevention, youth marijuana use prevention and other priorities. The money would come from a statewide 12.9 per cent sales tax on recreational pot. Colorado's …
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Kids, Poverty and Mental Health: Anxiety a growing problem
COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team) — 905-972-8338. Schizophrenia Society of Ontario (family support) — 905-777-9921. Alternatives for Youth (substance abuse issues) — 905-527-4469. Canadian Mental Health Association (Hamilton) — 905-521- …
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Liberal convention gives Justin Trudeau four days to move beyond the gloss
Mr. Ignatieff never did figure out politics or how to convince people he was a “real” Canadian, and Mr. Dion seemed like a decent man without a clue how to run a government. Trudeau … The list is heavy with social angst and plans for new …
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