By Julia Lovett-squiresFlamborough ReviewSun., June 19, 2022 Celebrate the beginning of summer with a burst of colour. After a two-year hiatus, the Paint Challenge benefiting Healthy Youth Network is back. “We are so excited and very grateful,” said Gary Keith Holmes, founder of the event. “We’ve received tremendous support from the community, and I believe […]
Healthy Youth Network inspiring students to ‘live their best lives’
Events to focus on healthy relationships, says Sangster OPINION By Caileigh Sangster, Healthy Youth NetworkFlamborough ReviewWed., May 4, 2022 I think we can all agree that high school is not always the easiest time in a teenager’s life. Looming exams, new-found hormones and TikTok trends can really complicate the relationships we have in our lives, […]
Flamborough’s Healthy Youth Network doing its part to #BreakTheBias
Students produce video to mark International Women’s Day OPINION By Caileigh Sangster, Healthy Youth NetworkFlamborough ReviewTue., March 1, 2022 Though February was only 28 days, it was a jam-packed 28 days to tackle gender-based violence. The Be More Than A Bystander (BMTAB) campaign, part of our Ally Program, was a success within Waterdown District High […]
Ally Program to create systemic change at WDHS
Gender equality is everyone’s issue, says McGregor OPINION By Samantha McGregor, Healthy Youth NetworkFlamborough ReviewWed., Dec. 1, 2021 I am a feminist. Why has this statement become so negative? By definition, feminism is the belief that men and women should have equal rights and equal opportunities. It isn’t the idea that women are better than men […]
Healthy Youth Network Ally Program gets funding
WDHS incidents show need for program, says Deathe OPINION By Penny Deathe, Healthy Youth NetworkFlamborough ReviewThu., Nov. 4, 2021 “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” I think this quote sums up October for the Healthy Youth Network. We are Flamborough’s newest charity, receiving charitable status and our first donation […]