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What If They Declared and Emergency and No One Came?

It's been three weeks since Attawapiskat First Nation took the extraordinary step of declaring a state of emergency.  Since then, not a single federal or provincial official has even bothered to visit the community. No aid agencies have stepped forward.  No disaster management teams have offered help.  Read the report by Charlie Angus that got everyone talking.

Marriage Discrimination

It's a short 2min video that has an interesting ending.  Recommended!

Canada Ranks Third in World for Number of Overweight Children

One in four Canadian children is considered overweight - among the highest rates in developed countries, according to a report published Wednesday by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.  Read more..

"Break the Habit"

A strong, some might say too strong PSA drawing attention to the epidemic of childhood obesity.

Frankie Does the Dishes

Frankie asked if I could put "Smooth Criminal on while he did the dishes. Wasn't long before I heard the rustling coming from the kitchen.


Suicide and Mental Health First Aid 

The Jack Project will combat the massive stigma associated with mental illness and improve the services for young people struggling with anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide.  You may have heard of Jack Windler before - we think this is worth watching more than once.

Marcel the Shell with Shoes on Part 2

"Guess why I smile a lot?  Because it's worth it." - Marcel the Philosopher

Canada Child Exploitation - Needs National Strategy

The federal government needs to take the lead in fighting child exploitation in Canada starting with a national databank on the problem, a Senate committee Huffington Post Item.