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CMHA Mental Health Week May 4 to 10, 2020

Posted on May 4, 2020

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) holds Mental Health Week (MHW) during the first week of May each year. This year’s theme is social connection and its importance for mental health. We can all benefit from emotional and social support, but it’s even more crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year’s campaign calls for us to #GetReal about how we really feel.

We say we’re fine, even when the truth can be very different. Every time we just go through the motions, we miss out on the chance to connect for real. In times of crisis like this, we need each other more than ever.

Connecting doesn’t just feel good – it’s good for our mental health.

Join PHSA in Building Awareness of Mental Health. For a list of upcoming events at PHSA focusing on promoting health for employees go HERE.

Parenting Support During COVID-19

Posted on May 3, 2020

Parent Support Services Society of BC is offering the following services during this health emergency.

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Interview with Dr. Howard Njoo, Canadian Deputy Chief Public Health Officer

Posted on May 2, 2020

Dr. Howard Njoo answers questions on all things COVID-19.

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COVID-19 BC Update, Emergency Benefits for Workers

Posted on May 1, 2020

Finance Minister, Carole James, provides an update on emergency benefits for workers during the COVID-19 crisis in BC.

Federal government is immediately placing a ban on 1,500 models and variants of certain assault-style weapons.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the federal government is immediately placing a ban on 1,500 models and variants of certain assault-style weapons that have been used in mass shootings in Canada and abroad.

“Effective immediately, it is no longer permitted to buy, sell, transport, import or use military-grade assault weapons in this country,” Trudeau said.

The prime minister described the sweeping regulations as “closing the market” on these weapons in Canada.

Vaccination Week in the Americas 2020

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Between April 25 and May 2, 2020, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and its partners will celebrate the 18th annual Vaccination Week in the Americas with the slogan “Love. Trust. Protect. #GetVax.” This year’s campaign wants to bring to mind the love people have for their children, themselves, and their communities; the trust in vaccines´ ability to save lives; and the protection they provide from diseases for everyone, everywhere.