Alberta firefighter remembered as a hero in MP’s emotional tribute
Darren Anderson lost his battle with PTSD on Sept. 15. On Friday, the Strathcona County firefighter was honoured in the House of Commons. Continue reading
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Roy Green: Dogs are born to be our best friends, so let them be just that
There’s coin in the Veterans Affairs piggy bank, but the government won’t spend it on service dogs for vets suffering from PTSD. ‘Write the cheque,’ says Roy Green. Continue reading
This is why Canadian veterans feel betrayed by their country
Canadian veterans say they were prepared to die for their country, but they were not prepared for their country to turn its back on them. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: Veterans denied service dogs despite gov’t report showing ‘significant’ reduction in PTSD
Veterans with PTSD are continuing to be denied funding for service dogs despite a government report obtained exclusively by Global News that shows “significant” reduction in symptoms for vets with dogs. Continue reading
Veteran frustrated feds won’t pay for costs related to wife’s dementia
John Micallef was told Veterans Affairs wouldn’t cover his wife’s costs because she didn’t serve. Yet, convicted murderer Christopher Garnier’s PTSD treatment is covered and he isn’t a veteran either. Continue reading
Nova Scotia Premier ‘stunned and shocked’ to learn of Veterans Affairs help for murderer
McNeil says he was initially “stunned and shocked” by the department’s help for Christopher Garnier. Continue reading
Widow of OPP officer shares story of heartbreaking loss to give strength to others
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
After the suicides of three OPP officers in three weeks, the force is slated to announce changes to the supports it provides members. Continue reading
Minister of Veterans Affairs to review why department is funding convicted murderer’s PTSD treatment
Dr. Alexandra Heber said that as health care providers, Veterans Affairs does not take a criminal conviction into account when deciding what services to provide. Continue reading
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Sask. paramedic shares battle with PTSD after suicide of fellow first responder
The recent suicide of a Regina paramedic has another Sask. first responder speaking out about his battle with PTSD and calling for more support. Continue reading
Murderer Christopher Garnier’s PTSD treatment being paid for by Veterans Affairs
Testimony in court earlier this month revealed the Christopher Garnier’s father served in the Canadian Forces and also suffers from PTSD, and that getting treatment for his son helps both of them. Continue reading
