Government funds pilot worker co-ops to create jobs
Canada commits 1.0 million over two years to test a self-sustaining fund for worker co-operatives. The program through HRDC aims to support up to 16 co-ops, generating about 128 jobs nationwide while focusing on threatened or expanding enterprises. An independent evaluation will accompany the project.
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Government of
Canada
Canadian Co-Operative Federation
North America
HRDC
Andy Mitchell
Community recycling drive asks residents to sort and rinse materials
CARES urges homeowners to prepare recyclables for market by rinsing cans, bottles, cartons and separating dual materials. Labels must be removed where possible and items sorted by type. unprepared items slow processing and may be rejected. Call Pauline at 788-3838 for program details at the depot behind SAAN.
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CARES
Pauline
SAAN
Early ad deadline notice for long weekend
The newspaper informs advertisers that the deadline for ads is moved to Wednesday at 5 p.m. because of the upcoming long weekend. The notice emphasizes timely submission to ensure inclusion.
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Ads
Healthy childhood development prevents crime
The root causes of crime are varied, including abuse, low self esteem, poor schooling, housing, alcoholism, racism, and unemployment. Nurturing healthy childhood development is cost effective for crime prevention, with programs like the Perry Preschool Project reducing later welfare use and arrests and saving taxpayers money.
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Perry
United States
Reducing youth crime through strong family and school ties
The piece argues risk factors do not doom youth to crime. It credits protective bonds with stable caregivers, positive peers, schooling, and community involvement. It highlights programs like preschool homes and parenting support as effective. It directs readers to the National Crime Prevention Centre for resources.
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Canada
National Strategy aids crime prevention across Canada
Communities nationwide unite to tackle crime by addressing root causes through social development programs funded by Canada’s National Strategy on Community Suffer and Crime Prevention. The plan offers hands-on resources, case studies, and funding for projects addressing child abuse, violence, poor parenting, and substance abuse. Call toll-free or visit the website for details.
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Canada
National
Tollfree
Crime-Prevention.org
Government of Canada
Farm Safety Fact Warns of Tractor Runovers
Farmers should note that tractor runovers are a leading risk on Canadian farms. From 1990 to 1996 these incidents caused 11 percent of work related deaths and 8 percent of hospitalizations for farm machinery injuries, per Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program data.
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