Youth voices must shape Parkland region councils and plans
A Parkland Community Futures survey of 775 students shows only 26 percent say leaders ask for youth input and 24 percent feel their views are valued. The piece argues for youth representatives on town councils and recreation bodies to bridge the gap and give young people “things to do.”
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Tobacco as cure myth fades in modern era
A reflective column traces tobacco’s historic promise as a universal remedy, then notes a shift as smoke free policies spread in schools and public spaces. It cites rising youth experimentation, calls for bans on public smoking, and urges viewing tobacco as a dangerous drug alongside marijuana, amid broader drug enforcement crackdowns.
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