AIDS was first recognized in the early 1980s with the first case in Canada reported in 1982. AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and is the most serious symptom of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. The disease was originally associated with the gay community but by the mid-1980s scientists had identified the virus responsible, learned that it was spread through sex and blood exchange, and determined that anyone could contract it. More than 30 years later, research into HIV/AIDS and the development of drugs to manage the disease mean that infection no longer dramatically shortens a life. The disease continues to spread however and on December 1 organizations around the world work to raise awareness and dispel the stigma surrounding AIDS.
Mike Schreiner, Guelph MPP and leader of the Green Party of Ontario made the following statement regarding the PC plan for litter reduction: “We were promised a climate strategy, but were given a litter reduction plan. If this is the government’s response to the dire warnings from IPCC...
Today, the Ontario PC government revealed its response to climate change.
Rod Phillips, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks says the plan "contains solutions that will protect our air, land and water, reduce waste, address litter...
November 29th is Women Human Rights Defender Day. Grey and Bruce counties have long histories of women standing up for the rights of their communities and of women generally. Today we’ll look at the stories of Catherine Sutton (Nahneebahwequa) and Nellie McLung.
"In communities all across Ontario, people are struggling to find housing they can afford," said Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. "We're taking action to help create more housing faster, give people more choice and bring down housing costs."
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