Awakening by Kelley Hoyt
In July 2012, I woke the f**k up. I’m sorry, Mom, for swearing in a newspaper, and I’m sorry to those who take offense to the “F” word. It’s just… Continue reading "Awakening by Kelley Hoyt"
Category: Health
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I Will Not Break (Tina Draycott)
This April will be the one year anniversary of my nightmare. In April of 2013 I found a lump in my breast. It would later be confirmed as cancer. So… Continue reading "I Will Not Break (Tina Draycott)"
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Living with Joy Despite having Down’s Syndrome by Brittany Bennett
Paul MacGilvaray, the older brother of Laurier Brantford student Megan Clayborne, is someone who lives a very different life from most. At first glance, many have assumed his quality of… Continue reading "Living with Joy Despite having Down’s Syndrome by Brittany Bennett"
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From a Non-User: Legalize Weed by Cody Groat (@cwilliamg)
I’m not going to take up time by bouncing around the topic. I honestly think it’s about time marijuana was legalized in Canada. To be quite honest, I don’t see… Continue reading "From a Non-User: Legalize Weed by Cody Groat (@cwilliamg)"
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HIV: Update your Status By: Markus McDaniel
Read more from Markus at: www.schnippits.wordpress.com Describe HIV to me in one minute. Go! Now tell me what the AIDS acronym stands for. What about the difference between the two… Continue reading "HIV: Update your Status By: Markus McDaniel"
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Science or Myth! What are your thoughts about HIV? By: Jean Pierre Mukuna
By: Jean Pierre Mukuna – Regional Worker for Haldimand-Norfolk and Brant The Aids Network I have a friend who has an untold story. In fact, more than twenty years after its… Continue reading "Science or Myth! What are your thoughts about HIV? By: Jean Pierre Mukuna"
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Promoting the Voice of Seniors by Kathryn Poirier
The Grand River Council on Aging hosted a “Seniors Class Trip” on National Seniors Day, October 1, 2013 Approximately 20 seniors were invited to take part in a “workshop on… Continue reading "Promoting the Voice of Seniors by Kathryn Poirier"
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Harm Reduction: How it Saved my Life (Part 1) by Randy Roberts (@RandySRoberts)
It’s odd to me that in 2013 there is still debate around harm reduction. After all, there have been numerous studies that clearly show the positive effects it has had.… Continue reading "Harm Reduction: How it Saved my Life (Part 1) by Randy Roberts (@RandySRoberts)"
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It May Not Be What it Appears by Angee Turnbull
As a kid, I hated gym class. Summersaults were the enemy I feared; I became dizzy and sick to my stomach. Then, as an adult, I started to wonder what… Continue reading "It May Not Be What it Appears by Angee Turnbull"
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Thank Goodness for Travel Insurance by Alex Felsky (@AlexFelsky)
We were both so looking forward to our yearly weekend away, just the two of us. The children were set up for a fun weekend with their grandparents and Tim… Continue reading "Thank Goodness for Travel Insurance by Alex Felsky (@AlexFelsky)"