Stay safe in the summer heat
What is extreme heat? An Extreme Heat Emergency is when daytime and nighttime temperatures get hotter every day and are well above seasonal norms. Extreme heat is dangerous for the…
Pride Month
June is Pride Month, when the world’s LGBTQ communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. Pride Month commemorates years of struggle for civil rights and the ongoing…
National Indigenous History Month
In June, we commemorate National Indigenous History Month. During this month, take time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada. SVNH…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
WEAAD is marked each year on June 15. It is an official United Nations International Day acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue.…