Ontario government to label intimate partner violence an epidemic
An editorial argues that declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic marks a shift from a crime focus to a public health approach. It cites Bill 178 and Ontario’s programs like the Partner Assault Response Program and The Fourth R while urging comprehensive societal action to address underlying causes and reduce harm.
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Ontario
House
Paul Calandra
Public Health Agency of Canada
Crown Corporation
Public Health Ontario
Doug Ford
Diversity of views in letters section
Community letters section invites diverse opinions with priority given to pieces under 300 words. Authors must submit original work exclusive to The ChronicleJournal and cite the page and date of referenced articles. Include full name address and daytime phone. only names and hometowns will be published.
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ChronicleJournal
Nuclear waste debate grows in Northwestern Ontario
Environment North critiques NWMO plans to manage Canada’s nuclear fuel waste linking unresolved long term containment challenges to Atikokan history. The piece cites Onkalo Finland as a comparison, stresses community consultation gaps, and calls for public discussion, stewardship, and local AGM talks featuring Mark Winfield and Laura Tanguay.
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Environment North
Atikokan
Finland
Canada
NWMO
Ontario
Mark Winfield
Laura Tanguay
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
AECL
Commission On Nuclear Energy
Environment North Board
Scott Harris
Scott
Environment North Agm
River Community Centre
Letter to the editor urges park cleanup and enforcement
Dennis Pringle calls for a united effort by schools, residents, the City of Thunder Bay, bylaw and police to combat litter at Balsam Street Pit baseball park. He proposes secure trash cans, more frequent emptying, and cameras to identify culprits. He warns the city’s lax response harms health and pride.
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Balsam Street Pit
City of
Thunder Bay
Dennis Pringle
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Lakehead University
Park
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