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Monday, May 20, 2013

National Banks's One for Youth Program to Give $1M to Canadian Youth in 2013

Organizations can receive up to $25,000 through this initiative, which focuses on supporting the well-being, health and education needs of Canadian youth across the country.  Throughout 2013, National Bank will grant a total of $1 Million to selected youth programs. 

Child Poverty Rampant in Canadian Cities

The story of child poverty in Canada is very much an urban story.  One out of every 10 children living in urban areas was poor in 2010, compared to one in 20 children living in non-urban areas.
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ADHD Drugs Suspected of Hurting Canadian Kids

Strokes.  Convulsions.  Hallucinations.  Depression.  Suicide.  All serious side effects suffered by Canadian children as young as 6 taking drugs that treat ADHD.  All side effects doctors aren't required to report.

Quadruplets

Newborn quadruplets think their dad is hilarious...Love their feeding table.  Watch 

Elderly Ottawa Couple Unrelenting In Mission to Help Poor Children

Fred Cappuccino is 87.  His wife Bonnie is 78.  The pair, who founded Child Haven International in 1985, established nine homes (six in India and one each of three other countries) and one training centre for women in Ghaziabad, near Delhi.

Canadian Couples With Kids More Likely To "Cheat"

Canadians in relationships who also have children at  home are almost twice as likely as those without to have "cheated" on their spouse/partner/significant other by streaming a TV program(s) before/ without them, according to a recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive.

Lullaby

Man Sings Puppies to Sleep

Curb Junk Food Ads Aimed at Children, Group Says

Current generation may live shorter, less healthy lives as a result poor diets.  Canadian children under 13 shouldn't be exposed to marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages, a coalition of medical groups says.






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