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The Ottawa 67′s Building a Strong Foundation for our Children and Community

the Ottawa 67’s work tirelessly, around the clock, to promote the importance of education, health, sport and a strong community for our children. The 67’s mission stretches far beyond the Memorial Cup. It reaches into the schools and houses throughout our community and supports the leaders of tomorrow.

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Family Needs Revisted: Coping When a Family Member Has an Eating Disorder

Caring for a loved one with an eating disorder can be very challenging for families. Family members see their loved one struggling with major medical and emotional problems.

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Transit Safety: It’s Your Business

OC Transpo is the urban transit service for the City of Ottawa and provides public transportation to nearly one million people in the National Capital Region. As one

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Sports Related Concussions: Information For Parents, Coaches, and Trainers

What is a concussion?

A concussion is a brain injury that affects the way you think and remember things for a short time. It can cause many symptoms, but

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Concussions: Life Changes In An Instant

What is stopconcussions.com? stopconcussions.com is an online concussion/neurotrauma educational and awareness platform to address the growing trend of concussions in sports.  It is a portal that players, parents,

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Looking For Hope and Help to Prevent the Tragedy of Youth Suicide

To lose a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. To have a child die by suicide is worse than what most of us can imagine. Over the past year,

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Know Your Money Know it’s Real

Is your summer job search underway? Whether you’re dreaming of a job in the sun with the local tourism office or gearing up for long days sweating it

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Life Course of Youth Gang Members

An executive summary of "Life Course of Youth Gang Members" written by Katharine Kelly, PH.D associate professor clerk of senate Carleton University This study examined the life histories

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The Choking Game

Life is wonderful, but at times it can be difficult. Trying to be yourself while fitting in with a particular crowd, and also being the person that your

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The Diefenbunker: An underground Relic With Much To Offer

“This is another emergency broadcast by the Canadian Emergency Broadcasting System […] another enemy attack on North America has been detected!” The sound of sirens fills the air as

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The War Against Ottawa’s Street Gangs

On a mild February evening, five unmarked Ottawa Police Service cruisers make their way single-file through the darkened streets of an upscale Barrhaven neighbourhood. Rounding a corner, the

CMHO’s ABOUT THE “CHANGE THE VIEW” 2012 VIDEO CONTEST

1 in 5 kids has mental health issues. You can help create a more positive outlook. Make a video that shows how we can all take the stigma out

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YIPI: Students Making a Difference

The Youth In Policing Initiative (YIPI) is a summer employment program with the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) for youth 14-17 years of age who are attending a secondary

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Building Prevention: Sexual Violence, Youth, and Drinking

The recently released research, Building Prevention: Sexual Violence, Youth and Drinking, is an insightful look at a critical problem. It found that young people have mixed understanding about

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Sens Foundation: Making a Difference

The needs of children and youth in eastern Ontario and western Quebec have never been greater. With that thought in mind, the Sens Foundation works around the clock