Mental Illness
‘I want my brain fixed’: Former NHL enforcer Nick Boynton talks depression, addiction
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“They put a cast on my wrist when I break it. Break my leg, fix the bone. But I want my brain fixed.” Continue reading
Rise in suicide calls sparks crisis services reminder from Elgin County OPP
Of the five calls, two happened in Port Stanley, one in Port Burwell, one in Bayham, and the other was south of St. Thomas. Continue reading
#OpenYourPurse movement for mental health honours Kate Spade
By Max Kalinowicz Associate Producer
The awareness campaign encourages everyone to open their purses, display the contents of their “portable lives” and post it on social media with the hashtag #OpenYourPurse. Continue reading
London Fringe Festival: ‘Recovery Show’ talks about mental illness, road to recovery
“Recovery Show” is 55 minutes long and runs daily at 7:30 p.m. at Hacker Studios, located at 179 Dundas St. Continue reading
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‘RIP brother’: N.S. paramedic community mourns loss of veteran paramedic
Veteran paramedic, Scott Barteaux, died on May 23. According to his obituary, the father and husband served as a paramedic for 23 years. Continue reading
‘I don’t want Kye’s death to be in vain’: Mother pushing for improved mental health supports
By David Baxter Reporter
More than 200 people walked through Regina in memory of Kye Ball, calling for improved access to mental health supports. Continue reading
After toddler’s dad dies, her mom shares a powerful message about drug addiction
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
This two-year-old is growing up without a father. Her mother’s powerful message about the deadly toll of mental illness and drug addiction. Continue reading
How money affects health — what you can do to stay in control
Studies show about half of people in Canada live paycheque to paycheque. Continue reading
Man accused in Toronto military recruitment centre attack acquitted of terror-related charges
Judge Ian MacDonnell says Ayanle Hassan Ali’s actions in May 2016 do not fit the intended scope of Canadian terrorism laws. Continue reading
Man charged in Toronto military centre stabbing acted as ‘terrorist group of one’: Crown
The Crown argues that while Ali should be found not criminally responsible for his actions, he did commit a terrorist act and the court’s verdict should reflect that. Continue reading
