Suicide
Increasing the minimum wage can reduce suicide rates, study finds
Raising the minimum wage by just one dollar can have a significant effect on some people’s risk of suicide, according to a new study. Continue reading
Mom found dead with bodies of 2 kids may have died by suicide: investigators
It’s still not clear exactly how the children died. Continue reading
Patrick Brazeau continues push for male suicide study, says many ‘ashamed to ask for help’
The senator pleaded guilty in 2015 to assaulting a woman and received an unconditional discharge later that year. Continue reading
‘Suicide in seniors happens more often than we’re willing to admit’: Centre for Suicide Prevention
According to the Centre for Suicide Prevention in Calgary, suicide in seniors happens more often than we’re willing to acknowledge. Continue reading
Suicide prevention procedures not properly followed prior to 2016 death of Dauphin inmate: judge
The policies meant to prevent suicides in correctional centres weren’t properly followed ahead of the 2016 death of a Dauphin Correctional Centre inmate, a Manitoba judge has ruled. Continue reading
Florida’s new higher-speed train service has killed dozens since it launched
Why Brightline has so many deaths is unclear; other area railroads haven’t had nearly as many. Continue reading
‘I’m scared, I can’t sleep’: northern Saskatchewan communities call for help
Northern Saskatchewan communities and the FSIN are pushing both the provincial and federal governments for funding towards suicide prevention. Continue reading
Makwa Sahgaiehcan chief ‘disappointed’ about lack of long-term suicide prevention plan
By David Baxter Reporter
Makwa Sahgaiehcan Chief Ronald Mitsuing said an immediate, long-term suicide prevention strategy is necessary as his community mourns three recent suicides, including a 10-year-old girl. Continue reading
‘Brighten their day’: suicide crisis sparks card-writing campaign to First Nation
By Connor O’Donovan Digital Broadcast Journalist
A former resident of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation is asking people to send handwritten Christmas cards to the First Nation school. Continue reading
Deaths of 6 young adults who had been in government care highlight ‘critical period’: Alberta advocate
Alberta’s Child and Youth Advocate released a report after six young people who were transitioning away from Children’s Services’ care died over a nine-month period in 2018. Continue reading