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A Woman’s Path From Nurse to Director

I’ve always wanted to help others, to serve something greater than myself and to make a difference. When I was younger, I always...
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One Month After The Legalization of Cannabis

After more than a month following the legalization of cannabis in Canada, many observations can be made. The cannabis shortage affecting many of...
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The 16th Anniversary of MIRE: The Coming of Age in Employment Reintegration Services

Wednesday, November 28, 2018, the MIRE conference room was transformed to accommodate an anniversary party! In light of MIRE’s 16th year of operation,...
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Alcohol and Drug Use: The Ongoing Issue of Prevention

Governments and organizations are being pressured to find effective means of dealing with substance abuse problems and prevention is seen as a key factor in...
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Terry Fox Run: A Walk of Hope!

The Terry Fox Run celebrates the trans-Canadian run by Terrence Stanley Fox in 1980. This event, known as the Marathon of Hope, takes...
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World Suicide Prevention Day: Let’s Talk About It

September 10, 2018 is the 10th edition of World Suicide Prevention Day. The event seeks to promote awareness about suicide and how to...
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The Evolution of Drugs: Higher Concentrations, Greater Potency

Drug use has undergone many changes over the last few years. A growing drug supply, younger drug users and highly concentrated active principles...
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International Overdose Awareness Day: Promoting Understanding of a Global Problem

International Overdose Awareness Day was established in 2001 and takes place every year on August 31st. The event aims to raise public awareness...
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Binge Drinking: The Race to Inebriation

Common to Anglo-Saxon countries, binge drinking is the excessive or occasional consumption of alcohol. The only objective is to get “drunk” in record...