Anti-Violence
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Quebec students to undergo mandatory anti-violence trainingQuebec students will soon have to undergo seven to nine hours of mandatory anti-violence training every year, following a series of violent incidents in the province's schools.CanadaOct 27, 2023
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‘Emotional turmoil’: Managing mental health amid ongoing anti-Asian hateWhen Asian communities see videos or reports of anti-Asian racism, it can create ongoing stress and racial trauma, one expert says.LifestyleMar 27, 2021
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‘There’s still a lot to do,’ says Halifax activist on Stop the Violence DayQuentrel Provo is the founder of 'Stop the Violence, Spread the Love', an initiative that advocates for peace, ending gun violence and improving the lives of Black youth in Halifax.EducationJun 10, 2020
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Anti-violence activist and ‘Halifax Dancing Cop’ host dance party, collect school supplies"I hope that it builds relationships between the police and the community," Const. Jordan Sheppard said.CanadaSep 3, 2018
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London city council stands united against hate and bigotryThe emergency motion, which calls on Londoners to stand united against racism, passed by a vote of 14-0.CanadaAug 23, 2017
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Feds invest $600K for youth employment to help curb gun violence in TorontoToronto is receiving an additional $600,000 from the federal government to boost the Canada Summer Jobs program and create opportunities for troubled youth as a short-term solution to combat a spate of gun violence in the city.CanadaJun 20, 2016
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‘We will not let this die,’ Halifax mayor says of Ceasefire ProgramCeasefire is a community outreach program designed to stop violence before it erupts. The project will end next year unless new funding is secured.CanadaMay 15, 2016
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