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MP Joy Smith. (File photo) Article continues below advertisement ↴ While an online presence can keep humans connected to loved ones, the internet can also be used as a sinister tool. Human trafficking has reportedly been on the rise since internet usage increased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Anglican Church has designated Feb. 21 as Freedom Sunday; the Sunday that is closest to Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Freedom Sunday is a day where churches can partner with International Justice Mission (IJM) to learn about human slavery and join them in their work to end human tr...

Best CBD Oil Companies: Top 5 Brands in 2021 We tested 25 brands, did 125 hours research, and now, The CBD Break brings you the best CBD oil companies In 2021. By The CBD BREAK Published in Sponsored February 19, 2021 10:09 am It’s no secret that CBD has skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years since its legalization in 2018. And with that growth in popularity also emerged a host of new CBD brands fighting for consumers’ trust and undying affection. Regular users of CBD have credited the oil with helping them with everything from insomnia, to pain, inflammation, menstrual cramps,...

February 18, 2021   ·   0 Comments By Constance Scrafield  February 22, 2021 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada. This day is meant to bring into focus the devastation that human trafficking imposes on its victims and the people who love them; to raise awareness, and to give those agencies who can help the support they need.  The Region of Peel has Anti-Human Trafficking Service provider table, representing 40 agencies. There are so many levels to being saved from this crime that a victim could enter or exit this...

Leanne Sillers, the Saskatchewan SPCA’s animal safekeeping co-ordinator, was one of ten speakers presenting at the two-day conference, held Jan. 16 and 17. She was there to talk about the connection between animal abuse and domestic violence. Of those seeking refuge from domestic violence, 71 per cent said their perpetrator abused animals. Of social service workers polled, 96 per cent said the safety of a pet was a factor in a survivor’s decision-making and planning process when it came to seeking help, and 78 per cent said they knew of someone that didn’t seek help because of their pe...

What is now a dilapidated former mill building is well on its way to becoming a state-of-the-art community focused manufacturing facility. At their last meeting, Lincolnton City Council heard a presentation on rezoning and potential economic development incentive package for property located at 215 Bonview Avenue, formerly the Willowbrook Mill.  The presentation was made by Robert Brown, an attorney with the Jonas Law Firm in Denver and Kara Brown of the Lincoln Economic Development Association on behalf of Deanna Hodges, the principal owner of Sparty Holdings, LLC, the anticipated owner o...