Posts Tagged ‘Niagara Region’
Tune into Mental Awareness and Addiction
According to Statistics Canada suicide in Canada from 2001-2005 suicides increased from an incredible 3,692 in 2001 to 3,743 by 2005, with the highest increase of deaths during that time in the age range of 40-44 with a increase of 43 people who successfully committed suicide by 2005, with 375 of the 495 in 2005 being male. The International [...]
Celebrate National Child Day in the Niagara Region
I wanted to share with you this morning an exciting opportunity for youth and youth service providers in the Niagara Region. The Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth is wanting to meet with young people and service providers to better understand the diverse needs and desires we have in this region. In celebration of National Child Day, and [...]
What are you doing in spring 2010?
What better way to kick off the spring season last week then the sights and sounds of beautiful music, great food, and good drink surrounded by blooming fresh flowers and ideas, I couldn't think of any better way to spend it then attending the Niagara College 40th anniversary "In Your Backyard" event. As first time goers we were very [...]
News for the Fort Erie Area
Did you know Old Fort Erie was home to one of the bloodiest battles in the War of 1812 and deadliest ever fought on Canadian soil happening during the War of 1812 between the American and the British? The Siege of Fort Erie took place on July 3, 1814, when the Americans gained control over the Fort after crossing the Niagara River under Major [...]
