The terms of reference were expected by the end of January, and Justice Minister Mark Furey says the province is now waiting on the chief judge of the provincial court to appoint a presiding judge and Crown attorney. Continue reading
The woman read from a victim impact statement during a sentencing hearing for Chris Davidson, a Calgary man who in February was found guilty by a jury of sexual assault and unlawful confinement. Continue reading
Under pending provincial legislation, first responders won’t have to prove PTSD was acquired on the job to get coverage for it. Continue reading
More than 60 per cent of those living with PTSD suffer from addiction. Researchers at Western University shed light on the link between the two. Continue reading
Poulin’s PTSD diagnosis extended back to his three tours of duty in Afghanistan, in particular a devastating roadside explosion that killed a close friend and left him with a brain trauma. Continue reading
First responders receive specific training in how to deal with mass casualty situations. Continue reading
Under proposed new rules firefighters, paramedics and police will no longer have to prove conditions like PTSD were caused by their job. Continue reading
Some Calgary high school students are holding a special event to support mental health and it’s an effort that really strikes a chord for one local musician. Continue reading
The Saskatoon Fire Department deployed resources to the Humboldt Broncos bus crash site to assist emergency personnel. Continue reading
Shane MacDonald, a spokesperson for the Poulin family, says the family believes Marc Poulin’s struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder was “the critical factor” behind what happened in Springhill. Continue reading
