James Zimmer will always be remembered as a kind-hearted carpenter who dreamt of supporting people like himself who were struggling with mental illness, his family says. “He wanted to start out with being a peer supporter,” said sister Cindy Zimmer. But the dream never […]
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A care revolution: Inside Canada’s first dementia village – Global News [2023-05-06]
In Langley, British Columbia, there’s a village that may remind you of your own: you can go for a stroll, pick up a couple of items from the grocery store or even pop by the salon. But, this particular community was purposefully built to […]
Resident dog Scout helps heal patients and staff at Hamilton mental health hospital – CBC News [2023-05-07]
Six months on the job and the “bestest boy” at St. Joseph’s hospital is already unleashing a sense of hope and inspiration among patients and staff. His name is Scout — a gentle 125-pound Leonberger who spends his weekdays visiting about 30 forensic unit […]
The number of medically-assisted deaths in Canada’s prisons a concern for some experts – CTV News [2023-05-03]
Canada has performed nine medically-assisted deaths among prisoners in the last seven years, more than any other country which tracks and records such data. The number of federal prisoners requesting medically-assisted death (MAID) in Canada has also increased, with 27 asking for permission to […]
Loneliness is the new silent killer, and as deadly as smoking: US surgeon-general – Global News [2023-05-02]
Widespread loneliness in the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually, the U.S. surgeon general said Tuesday in declaring the latest public health epidemic. About half of U.S. adults say they’ve […]
How to Stop Being Lonely, According to the Surgeon General – Lifehacker [2023-05-02]
The Surgeon General of the United States is sounding the alarm about the growing epidemic of loneliness in this country. Vivek Hallegere Murthy’s just released public health advisory compiles a ton of research that indicates that social isolation is more than a philosophical problem; […]
Why mass shooting inquiry said Canada should look to Finland for its policing model – CBC News [2023-05-02]
The inquiry into one of the worst mass shootings in modern Canadian history says police training across Canada needs to be overhauled, and points to Finland as a potential model. The Mass Casualty Commission, the inquiry that investigated a 2020 mass shooting in Nova […]
Most Canadians want universal mental health care. What would that look like? – Global News [2023-05-01]
As Canada continues to grapple with a mental health issue exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new poll shows that a vast majority of Canadians want the government to provide universal access to systems such as therapy, medication and support groups. The survey released […]
Ontario introducing mental health education for students – CBC News [2023-05-01]
The Ontario government announced Monday it will introduce a new mandatory education curriculum for elementary and high school students that aims to increase mental health literacy, in the wake of continued challenges that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new curriculum will be introduced […]
New London police chief named, first with a racially diverse background – Global News [2023-05-01]
For the first time in the city’s history, the next police chief will come from a racially diverse background. Thai Truong was introduced Monday morning at London police headquarters as the next chief of police for the city. He is set to assume the […]
Southern Manitoba libraries battle defunding attempts over sex-ed content in children’s books – CBC News [2023-05-01]
It’s been a long year at the South Central Regional Library. A push that began last summer to remove a few children’s sexual education books from the southern Manitoba library system has since bubbled up into accusations its staff are pedophiles, as well as […]
Study sheds light on features of psychopathy related to treatment engagement among incarcerated youths – PsyPost [2023-04-26]
The criminal justice system has been under critique in recent years for prioritizing punishment over treatment, but how can we be confident in who is open to benefiting from treatment? A study published in Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology explores how psychopathy traits […]
Violence in libraries is on the rise across Canada. How London, Ont. is responding – Global News [2023-04-25]
As libraries across Canada see an uptick in violence, the London Public Library is taking a compassion-first approach through a dedicated social worker for the downtown branch. The random acts of violence happening on our streets and in our transit systems in cities across […]
Mattel debuts first Barbie with Down syndrome – CBC News [2023-04-25]
Toy maker Mattel has introduced its first Barbie with Down syndrome in a bid to make its famous doll range more inclusive. In a statement on Tuesday, Mattel said it had worked with the National Down Syndrome Society in the United States to make […]
Ontario to pay $33M in proposed settlement for class actions over London jail conditions – Global News [2023-04-25]
A proposed settlement has been reached in two class action lawsuits against the province over conditions at London’s Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre, and allegations that thousands of inmates were deprived of their Charter rights while at the troubled provincial jail. Under the proposed settlement, still […]
Mental-health services come too late, experts say, after uptick in violence – CTV News [2023-04-25]
Recent cases of violence across Canada demonstrate a clear need to treat mental illness early instead of waiting until a serious crime happens, says an executive with the Canadian Mental Health Association. Jonny Morris, the CEO of the B.C. division of the association, said […]
MLHU to province: Social assistance rates too low as some scramble to afford food – Blackburn News [2023-04-25]
As an affordability crisis continues to impact people all over the region, the board of the Middlesex-London Health Unit is asking for help from the provincial government. After reading a report outlining the health impacts of the struggle to afford food, the board voted […]
Ontario scrapping post-secondary education requirement for police recruits – CBC News [2023-04-25]
The Ontario government says it will eliminate a post-secondary education requirement to become a police officer in the province, as part of a bid to increase police recruitment numbers. Premier Doug Ford made the announcement Tuesday at a news conference alongside Solicitor General Michael […]
A closer look at Joan’s Place: London’s new home for vulnerable youth – Blackburn News [2023-04-23]
By the end of next year, a new seven-storey building near the downtown core will be home to dozens of London youth who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. With the rising cost of living, more and more individuals and families are struggling […]
Trans Twitch star files human rights complaint against police after swatting arrest in London, Ont. – CBC News [2023-04-24]
A transgender activist arrested at gunpoint in her London, Ont. home in a swatting hoax has launched a human rights complaint against the local police for discriminating against her based on her gender identity and expression. Clara Sorrenti is asking the London Police Service […]
London and Middlesex Community Housing rep quits over cockroach issues – CBC News [2023-04-24]
A tenant representative on the London and Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH) board has quit, saying not enough is being done to deal with bed bug and cockroach problems in the building where she lives. Tammy Brooks, 43, has lived at 304 Oxford St. for […]
More mental health resources needed in remote First Nations, jury hears during Moses Beaver inquest – CBC News [2023-04-24]
Calls to improve mental health care resources in remote First Nations in northwestern Ontario continue to be at the forefront of the inquest into the death of Moses Amik Beaver. The 56-year-old Woodlands artist from Nibinamik, an Oji-Cree First Nation, died in Thunder Bay, […]
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Doxxed Twitch streamer, trans activist files human rights complaint against London, Ont. police – Global News [2023-04-23]
A popular Twitch streamer and transgender activist has filed a human rights complaint against London, Ont., police, months after a swatting incident. On Aug. 5, 2022, Clara Sorrenti, known as Keffals on Twitch, was at the centre of a swatting attack after being doxxed […]
