Tag: Mental Health

B.C. brings in new mental health act for new mothers

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As parliamentarians kick off their summer break, a B.C. Conservative MLA is celebrating the passing of her bill aimed...

Powell River receives 20 housing spaces for addictions, mental health care

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The provincial government has announced additional housing spaces for people in Powell River suffering from mental health and substance...

Canadian association celebrates mental health

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. – The Canadian Mental Health Association is marking two special occasions this week. Not only is it...

B.C. Children’s Rep Calling for Youth Mental Health System

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The Province is responding to a report from the Representative for Children and Youth following an investigation into the...

BoosterBuddy helping people cope with mental health issues

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BoosterBuddy, a mobile app for youth dealing with mental health challenges, has been updated to improve the game experience. ...

Mental Health Association Has Wish List for BC Government

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The Canadian Mental Health Association has a wish list for the BC government. Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week. Mid-Island...

Marking Mental Health Week

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The Canadian Mental Health Association is hoping to get people talking to help end the stigma surrounding mental health. This...

New app helps teens cope with mental health issues

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A new app has been developed to help teens and young adults deal with mental health issues. The Booster...

World Mental Health Day

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The World Health Organization states that if people don't act urgently, by 2030, depression will be the leading illness...

New program to support mental health awareness

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The Canadian Mental Health Association is launching a new campaign to raise awareness of mental health issues. Executive Director of the...

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Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

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The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

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First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

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The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

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B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
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