Author: martha

You know, the stereotypical special forces guy – decked out in camo, freshly shaven, and ready to take on any dangerous mission.
However, for the Canadian special forces, it’s pretty different. They can now spot beards without any worries- so long as it’s well groomed.
The beard helps these elite soldiers blend into environments, build rapport with local populations, and maybe intimidate enemies. But a couple of years ago, the Canadian armed forces members (CAF members) weren’t allowed to keep…

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It has been a widely-talked issue for the past years whether vaping and other e-cigarettes can be a much safer alternative to consuming tobacco. However, there is already research about this tobacco consumption method showing more complicated illnesses: over 1200 people have been diagnosed with diseases caused by vaping and e-cigarettes, and a number has been reportedly dead.
With the disadvantages associated with e-cigarettes, most people would not link an athlete to smoking. Professional athletes are advised to stay away from making this leisure a habit. While …

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Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) use the Personnel Support Programs (PSP) summertime day camp as part of their home treatment plan during the summer season. Parks and leisure play a significant part in residents’ mental and physical health rehabilitation, as well as in neighborhood economic revitalization.
PSP ran 107 weeks of the program at 13 sites last summer. The project, funded by Scotiabank, resulted in the hiring of 35 staff with special needs training and the participation of 102 kids from military families in the summer program.
Sandra Odendahl, Scotiabank’s Vice President of Social Impact &amp…

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The holidays can be stressful for some people, and with the COVID-19 outbreak, this year may be extremely hard. These periods can be made significantly more difficult if you have an Operational Stress Injury (OSI).
Support Our Troops is pleased to help the Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS) project, which delivers a nationwide social network of support for soldiers of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Veterans, and their families dealing with the effects of an OSI. Those who have been affected can interact with skilled peers who can offer a sympathetic ear, aid with goal-setting, and provide access to appropriate …

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Military life presents many difficulties for parents, particularly those who have kids with additional needs. These issues have been worsened by the epidemic, which has resulted in the cancellation or danger of several projects.
Master Warrant Officer Jennifer Bell has been in the Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal since 1983. Together with her husband, Sgt. Bill Mahar, they are a part-time professor and a current reservist. Jennifer is the mom of 2 grown children, Erin, 21, and Robin, 25, who has autism, in addition to her professional achievements.
The program helped the Bell family afford Robin’s attendance in a 4-week family-…

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