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When children and youth feel anxious in a social environment, they often try to protect themselves from discomfort. One way to do this is through safety behaviours.  

Let's learn about the STOP skill– a Dialectical Behavior Therapy tool that helps kids pause, reflect, and respond more calmly when emotions run high.

Eco-anxiety as worry that arises when thinking about the uncertainty of the planet’s future due to climate change. With many kids feeling anxious about the future, here are some ways you can help navigate eco-anxiety with your kids this summer.

Running a business that services hundreds of buildings across Ontario requires a skilled and reliable team. For Cinnamon, Executive Vice President of River Rock Laundry, the Canada-Ontario Job Grant became a strategic solution to strengthen her workforce and support internal growth.

A ghost job is a fake or outdated job posting. It looks real, but the company isn’t actually hiring for that role. Sometimes the job was already filled. Other times, it’s just there to collect resumes or test the current market. 

Ontario’s job market had a mixed month in September. The province added 44,700 new full-time jobs, but lost 36,100 part-time jobs, and the unemployment rate rose slightly from 7.7% to 7.9%. 

Waterloo Region Housing (WRH) is working to expand access to affordable housing through new rental developments across Waterloo Region. Take a look at their newest developments and what's to come. 

When the summer heat becomes extreme, it can be dangerous – especially for people without access to stable housing. If you or someone you know needs a safe place to cool down, there are resources available across Waterloo Region.

 Whether you are living with family, staying with friends, or have no place to stay at all, we can help you find a safe and stable home.