Homelessness expected to triple
September 22, 2006
The number of homeless people in Vancouver is projected to nearly triple by the 2010 Olympics because of a lack of affordable housing. Additional info on Globe and Mail website

Victoria Homeless bylaw not in court until 2007
September 21, 2006
A challenge to a Victoria bylaw that prohibits people from sleeping in public places will not be heard by a B.C. Supreme Court judge for nearly a year. Additional info on Globe and Mail website

False RCMP information 'very likely' led to Arar deportation, inquiry concludes
September 18, 2006
The U.S. decision to send Maher Arar to Syria was "very likely" based on inaccurate and misleading information from the RCMP, according to an inquiry report released Monday, but there is no evidence Canadian officials played a direct role in his detention or deportation. Additional info on CBC website

10th September, 2006
World Suicide Prevention Day
"With understanding, new hope"
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Suicide prevention (SUPRE)
World Federation for Mental Health

Chinese Protester Attacked in Vancouver
September 7, 2006
Raymond Zhang, the Falun Gong meditator taking the night shift at the organization's vigil outside China's Vancouver consulate, was beaten about the head and shoulders by three attackers who then fled. Additional info on TheTyee website

Lesbian mothers win human rights dispute with Surrey School Board
September 7, 2006
A longstanding human rights dispute stemming from comments made during Surrey School Board hearings in 2003 on books about same-sex parents has been settled. Additional info on CBC website