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Province introducing new mandatory learning on mental health starting this upcoming school year   BURLINGTON — Following a motion in the legislature by Natalie Pierre, Member of Provincial Parliament for...

University faced calls to change former name, Ryerson University, due to colonial roots   A year after Ryerson University was reintroduced to the public with a new name — a...

Historic number of undergraduate and postgraduate training seats now prioritized for Ontario residents   DURHAM REGION — The Ontario government is expanding the number of undergraduate seats and postgraduate medical...

Investments in youth and community programs will help keep schools safe   TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $24 million to help reduce the risk of violence in schools...

The impact of suicide can extend beyond friends and family to classmates, colleagues, and the community at large.  While each situation is unique, it is estimated that for each loss...

“One Stop Talk” program connects youth to mental health counselling by phone, video, text and chat   WHITBY — The Ontario government is investing $4.75 million to expand the “One...

Funding will help break the cycle of intimate partner violence and keep communities safe   TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing over $2 million to help break the cycle...

In Canada, suicide is first health-related cause of death amongst young people aged 15 to 24 in Canada. The need to identify mental health issues and provide preventive support for...

$10 million investment will create more than 2,700 research internships, helping students prepare for in-demand jobs   TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing over $10 million to help Mitacs...

Struggling to put food on the table? Want to make a donation? We’ve answered your food bank questions   Food bank usage in Canada is up. Way up.   In...