Tag: Advocacy
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When Life After Injury Is Denied: The Canada Life Row and RCMP Officers in Need
Background: A Duty-awarded injury and a denied claim Retired RCMP constable Jason Hydamacka faced a moment no one plans for after years of service and injury. An accident in the line of duty left him with the loss of a leg, and his active duty years were followed by a practical and painful reality: navigating…
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Disabled People’s Right to Love: A Powerful Call to Action
Introduction: A Call That Cannot Be Silenced “Everyone is entitled to be in a relationship.” The phrase sits at the heart of a courageous new film that shines a light on the intimate lives and agency of people with disabilities. It is not simply a romance story; it is a rallying cry for autonomy, dignity,…
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Disabled People’s Right to Love: A Call for Relationships
Introduction: A Film That Speaks for Love and Autonomy In a world where romance and companionship are often seen as prizes reserved for the able-bodied, a new film makes an uncompromising case for disabled people’s right to love. Centered on personal stories and grounded in real-world experiences, the documentary invites viewers to confront the subtle…
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Ignored in a Crisis: A Woman’s Medical Emergency Highlights Ontario Jail Health Care Failures
Introduction: A Crisis Hidden Behind Bars In Ontario, a troubling pattern has emerged: health emergencies faced by women in custody are too often met with delay, dismissal, or disregard. Ashley Stevens’ account—of a miscarriage followed by a severe infection that led to sepsis while in a provincial jail—offers a deeply human glimpse into a broader…
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From walkouts to crowning: Miss Universe 2025 controversies
Introduction: When drama meets pageantry The Miss Universe 2025 edition was packed with more than just gowns and evening wear. As contestants, organizers, and fans followed every event, a wave of controversies surfaced—from pre-pageant walkouts to post-crowning debates. This article chronicles the notable moments that kept the pageant in the headlines and what they reveal…
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Townsville man turns adversity into advocacy for pancreatic cancer awareness
Turning a life-changing moment into a cause In Townsville, a life-altering diagnosis propelled one man to champion pancreatic cancer awareness. Malcolm Stephens, 59, learned he had pancreatic cancer after a routine health check following a urinary tract infection. The revelation came quickly and unexpectedly, with doctors recommending further tests that confirmed the diagnosis within days.…
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North East Granddad’s Death After Aggressive Lung Cancer Missed on Scan: Family Fights for Answers
Tragic Loss Sparks Call for Review of Lung Cancer Scans The family of Michael Donnelly, a well-loved figure in County Durham, is continuing its fight for answers after he died from an aggressive form of lung cancer last April at the age of 53. They say a crucial lung scan failed to detect the disease…
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Mexico’s Fatima Bosch Fernández Crowned Miss Universe 2025: A New Era of Compassion
Miss Universe 2025: A Gala of Global Unity The 74th Miss Universe pageant crowned its newest queen in Thailand, continuing a tradition that blends grace, talent, and advocacy on a global stage. Fatima Bosch Fernández, representing Mexico, took home the crown in a ceremony that underscored the pageant’s evolving identity: celebrating women who use their…
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Mexico Crowned Miss Universe 2025: Fátima Bosch Fernández Wins the Grand Stage
Fátima Bosch Fernández Clinches Miss Universe 2025 Title In a dazzling finale that captured the essence of the pageant’s evolving narrative, Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025. The 74th edition, staged in Thailand for the fourth time, embraced the theme “The Grand Universe: The Power of Love. The Power of Thailand,”…
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ICA to screen The Independent’s Death Sentence amid cuts to global HIV/AIDS response on World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day Spotlight: ICA screens Death Sentence On World AIDS Day, the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London collaborates with The Independent to present a screening of Death Sentence, a hard-hitting documentary that investigates the consequences of drastic funding cuts to HIV/AIDS programs, notably from USAID. As nations grapple with rising infection rates…