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SpanishDozens of stories are captured in Reynolds’ new book “Life Was A Mutual Affair,” an anecdotal history of Mutual Life — the title plays off a former advertising slogan. It was quite the send-off. It was Dec. 17, 2001, Jack Reynolds’ last day at Clarica Life Insurance Co., and employees had gathered in the auditorium… Read more →
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Rangers fans wear purple in support of child abuse prevention month
Kitchener Rangers fans were a sea of purple Tuesday night in support of child abuse prevention month. Waterloo Regional Police invited fans to join them in wearing purple to spread awareness. In partnership with the Child Witness Centre, the campaign is an effort to raise awareness and break the silence surrounding child abuse and neglect…. Read more →
A magician, athlete and ex-con: Grade 8 students get the message of choice and change
Different mediums delivered a similar message Tuesday to 1,500 Guelph Grade 8 students at the annual Child Witness Centre Youth Symposium. A host of guest speakers used a variety of backgrounds to deliver positive messages about choice and how they can make a difference to Grade 8 students from both school boards, who gathered for… Read more →
15th Annual Child Witness Centre Youth Symposium
15th Annual Child Witness Centre Youth Symposium Will Welcome 3,000 Grade 8 Students from Across Waterloo Region, Guelph and Wellington County The Child Witness Centre will be welcoming 3,000 Grade 8 students, and their teachers, to the 15th annual Youth Symposium. This day-long event, held on April 17th for Guelph and Wellington County students and… Read more →
Tuesday’s Pancake Lunch in support of the Child Witness Centre
A Shrove Tuesday tradition for 20 years, Tuesday’s Pancake Lunch in support of the Child Witness Centre raised an incredible $28,000 in just a few short hours. The event, held Tuesday at Bingemans’ Marshall Hall, welcomed dignitaries, business owners, community champions and friends of the agency – totalling almost 600 guests. Read More…
Child Witness youth advocacy centre still needs help to reach fundraising goal
Waterloo Chronicle, November 23, 2017 Child and youth victims of abuse and crime in the Waterloo Region need support. The Child Witness Centre is asking people to join hands with them in their Safe Hands — Strong Futures Community Campaign to hear, help and heal young victims who have had their childhood stolen away from… Read more →
Dress Purple cuts the ribbon on Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
Child Witness Centre supports Dress Purple cuts the ribbon on Child and Youth Advocacy Centre October is Child Abuse Prevention Month. On October 24, communities and schools across Ontario will “Dress Purple” to show their commitment to the rights of children and youth when it comes to their safety and well-being. From 9:30 to 11:30am… Read more →
Advocacy centre for kids gets new home
Waterloo Region Record, September 15, 2016 KITCHENER — A new advocacy centre for children and youth who are victims and witnesses of crime will open in Carizon and Community Services in Kitchener by December. The centre opened in May, temporarily working out of the Waterloo detachment of the Waterloo Regional Police. But it’s new home… Read more →
Child and Youth Advocacy Centre Opens
Almost three years ago, we began leading an initiative in the community to establish a Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) I am proud to share that together with our core partners, Family and Children’s Services (FACS) and Waterloo Regional Police, we opened our Waterloo Region CYAC. When a young person finds the courage to… Read more →
New advocacy centre to help children and youth deal with abuse
Waterloo Region Record, April 11, 2016 A new advocacy centre set to open May 1 will support children and youth who are victims or witnesses of abuse. The centre will offer help from police officers who have an understanding of child abuse, workers with Family and Children’s Services and the Child Witness Centre. “It will… Read more →