February 1, 2016 - Soroptimist International of Thunder Bay, in keeping with its Latin name, which means “best for women,” presented cheques of $1,500 each to representatives of two local programs that help females at its January meeting.…Read More
JHSO in the News
January 12, 2016 - Once people are released from the South Detention Centre in Etobicoke, they can go any which way they choose. But the most popular option is across the street.…Read More
December 14, 2015 - Smuggled drugs are a well-known – and deadly – problem in our jails. A Spectator investigation reveals that despite 18 inquests into inmate deaths in the past decade – and 102 recommendations – little has been done to protect vulnerable prisoners…Read More
December 14, 2015 - The new chapter of the John Howard Society has decided to try to set up a library in the North Bay District Jail…Read More
December 14, 2015 - John Howard Society Belleville executive director Deb Woods addresses the Hastings-Quinte social services committee, December 9, 2015. (Photo: Mary Thomas/Quinte News)…Read More
December 2, 2015 - Law will stop the disclosure of names of people not convicted, or who had contact with police due to mental illness, to employers and others including the U.S. border services. It is being praised as “a step towards a freer and fairer city and country.”…Read More
November 13, 2015 - Regardless of how the Hamilton Tiger-Cats do Sunday, it has been a winning season for youth who live in the neighbourhood of Tim Hortons Field.…Read More
November 9, 2015 - News – Finding employment can be difficult for anyone in the current job market, but it is even more difficult for youth. Luckily, the province of Ontario wants to help and on Nov. 6, MPP Sophie Kiwala, announced an investment of $2.8 million over two years in Kingston to support the Youth Job Connection program.…Read More