Browsing Tag

First Responders

Police fear ‘they’ll be seen was weak’ bringing up mental health struggles: Ontario union

Petra Löwer Dec 1, 2023

Global News is looking at some of the issues that continue to come up concerning mental health and first responders. We’ll explore what’s being done to help first responders and what has changed over the decade. A police union in a…
Read More...

Union wants more mental health supports, reintegration program for Hamilton police officers –…

Petra Löwer Oct 28, 2023

The head of the association that represents some 1,200 workers with the Hamilton Police Service (HPS) is seeking better supports for the mental health of frontline officers. Hamilton Police Association (HPA) President Jaimi Bannon…
Read More...

Feeding hungry bellies and healing souls: Operation Feed looks to expand – New Brunswick

Petra Löwer Aug 5, 2023

When Patrick Gordon returned from the war in Afghanistan, he found himself in a dark place. He had seen the brutalities of war-time and was injured while overseas, having hit an improvised explosive device. As time went on, and he…
Read More...