HALIFAX (CUP) — That’s the finding of a recent report from the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women. The report indicates that women now outnumber men at province’s universities, making up 58 per cent of undergraduate students in Nova Scotia. According to Learners and Teachers: Women’s Education and Training women’s enrolment in… Read more »
OTTAWA (CUP) — Young people, especially women, are being hospitalized with mental illness at alarming rates, a new report shows. The study “?A Report on Mental Illness in Canada’ is the first on the state of mental health in Canada. It concludes, “young people, especially younger women, are being hospitalized at peak rates for mental… Read more »
On October 1, Toronto City Council strongly endorsed the idea of becoming a No Sweat city. Councillors voted unanimously in support of a resolution calling on the City to “enact a purchasing policy requiring the purchase of garments, uniforms, or other apparel items from No Sweat manufacturers.” The aim of the No Sweat policy, which… Read more »
As you recall early this year we started a new monthly feature (Beyond the Headlines) that focuses on the good work of Alberta-based NGO’s (Non-Governmental Organizations) working on international development projects. We have featured thus far the courageous & inspirational engagement of groups such as HumanServe International, Change for Children, Cause Canada, Rainbow of Hope… Read more »
The Canadian Catholic Organization for DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE (CCODP) is urging the Canadian Government to continue resisting pressure from U.S. President George W. Bush to support a unilateral military attack on Iraq. In a letter sent to Prime Minister Jean Chrétien yesterday, (see: http://www.devp.org/testA/news/#letter) CCODP President Roger Dubois reiterated the longstanding DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE position… Read more »
I recently had an opportunity to do a good thing and go out with my significant other and a large number of other well-meaning souls and pick potatoes for the Food Bank. I love the idea of doing good things, and I enjoy the warm fuzzy aftermath of having done a good thing. I enjoy… Read more »
This week Queen Elizabeth visits Canada and, as always, her arrival brings controversy. It is a controversy that will not go away. Every year more Canadians question if Canada still needs an official monarch, and royal visits will always bring this argument to the fore. It is a reasonable question. For decades, the official function… Read more »
What colour are your home’s walls? White, by any chance? If they are, fear not, you’re not alone. When Larry and I got to the point where we could become homeowners I started watching the idiot box for decorating shows. First, they’re fun. Second, they have a bunch of neat ideas for free. Third, I… Read more »
I love to cook. But, there are occasions when my husband and I appreciate the chance to relax and enjoy a meal prepared by someone else, and spend a bit of time together. A recent meal out which left us with food poisoning, made me wonder what standards restaurant owners must follow to keep the… Read more »
We have now discovered that not only do we all have the ability to meditate, but also, we have learned the basics of a meditative practice; however, the question of why we should meditate remains. The answer is that regular meditation has amazing effects on our stress levels, our health, our access to our intelligence,… Read more »