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Improving health outcomes for communities St. John’s
From: Health Canada March 6, 2025 The overdose crisis is one of the most serious public health crises our country has ever faced. It is driven by a dangerous illegal drug supply that is unpredictable and increasingly toxic. Too many Canadians have lost their lives to this public health crisis. Canada’s approach is focused on […]
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Support for Local Mental Health, Addictions Programs Across Nova Scotia
MARCH 6, 2025 People in need of mental health and addictions services will have more local support options with provincial funding to 23 community organizations. The funding, through the Mental Health and Addictions Community Wellness Grant program, covers three years for most organizations. This multi-year funding provides stability and will mean less time writing grant […]
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Grants Awarded for Community Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion
February 28, 2025 The Department of Health and Community Services has awarded 34 recipients with the 2024-25 Community Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Grants. Aligned with recommendations of Health Accord NL, these grants provide funding of up to $10,000 to support eligible individuals, schools and community groups and organizations with initiatives that foster positive […]
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Government releases What We Heard report on PEI wellness and next steps
Feb 28, 2025 Government has released the What We Heard report summarizing public input on the Live Well PEI Consultation Paper, a significant step in developing a provincial action plan to improve wellness and prevent chronic disease in the province. The consultation paper, released in 2024, provided an overview of wellness in the province and […]
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Two grant opportunities for seniors projects now available
Feb 24, 2025 Organizations and groups supporting Island seniors are invited to submit applications for two provincial grant programs. The Seniors’ Secretariat Grant provides funding to community-based organizations for projects that are designed to improve the lives of PEI seniors. These projects must align with the priorities of the Seniors’ Secretariat. The Seniors Community Meal […]
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Request for Proposals Issued for Technical Advisor for Substance Use Treatment Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
February 19, 2025 As part of the Provincial Government’s commitment to expand options for individuals seeking help with mental health and addictions, work continues on establishing a new 10-bed substance use treatment centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a technical advisor to guide […]
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Fourth poverty reduction plan launched
February 19, 2025 CAMPBELLTON – The Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation has released Overcoming Poverty Together 4: The New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Plan 2025-2030. “This plan was built by New Brunswickers, for New Brunswickers, and I am incredibly proud to be able to share it today,” said Social Development Minister Cindy Miles, who […]
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Healthy meals for kids, savings for families in New Brunswick
From: Employment and Social Development Canada February 7, 2025 Our National School Food Program provides healthy meals to kids and sets them up for success. It’s also saving families hundreds of dollars a year in grocery bills. Today, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Susan Holt, Premier of […]
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Recipients of LIVE WELL PEI Wellness Grant Program
February 4, 2025 The provincial government is providing $136,000 in grants to support innovative projects that promote healthier communities and help prevent chronic diseases through community and school-based initiatives. This year, the 2024-2025 LIVE WELL PEI Wellness Grant Program is funding 30 projects, highlighting the creativity and commitment of Islanders to improving health and wellness. […]
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Opinions differ in Membertou on how to deal with an illegal drug crisis – CBC
Feb 03, 2025 Band council promising enforcement and compassionate treatment, but resident calling for harsher measures There’s agreement that illegal drugs have become a crisis and an epidemic in Membertou First Nation, but there are differing opinions on how to deal with the problem. Resident Candice Denny-Paul has been openly calling on the band council […]
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