November 2022 by Laura Lewis MD, CCFP Why should you care? Most of us do not pay attention to concerns or risks unless we feel they may directly affect us or someone we care about. Whether a tragedy far from us or a crisis we read about in the news – if we are unaffected […]
Who’s writing the story? September 2022 By Rebecca Peters “When writing the story of your life, don’t let anyone else hold the pen.” (Anonymous) Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? The idea that we are the authors of our lives. We want to think that’s possible. However, most of us have experienced the reality of unscripted life […]
Canada in a post Roe V. Wade era June 21, 2022 by Laura Lewis MD, CCFP It has been hard to miss the headlines and media frenzy surrounding Roe v. Wade after the leaked Supreme Court of the U.S. (SCOTUS) document on May 2, 2022. The draft document indicates a willingness of the highest court in the […]
A Threat to the Canadian Charitable Backbone March 2022 by Laura Lewis MD, CCFP Every year in Canada, not-for-profit goods and services are exchanged in the currency of goodwill and compassion. This economy of kindness is the charitable backbone of our nation. Canadians are proud to highlight how we all pitch in, do our part, […]
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The Gap: unexpected pregnancy and unwanted abortion February 2022 By Rebecca Peters A gap is a break or an unfilled space where something is missing. A gap exists for some women when they have an unexpected pregnancy, and it might not be what you think. Most people aren’t aware of this gap because so much […]
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Using our Time for Good January 2021 by Dr. Laura Lewis I am proud of how pregnancy care centres across our nation cared for the vulnerable when much of the world was shut down. When many businesses and organizations closed their doors in 2020 because of COVID-19, PCC-affiliated pregnancy care centres did not. Instead, they […]
Siblings. A loving gift. September 30, 2020 by Dr. Laura Lewis These ads stopped my scroll through Facebook. I instantly felt many things – shock, concern, and even some offence. And I thought, Is this conversation really happening in Canada? My mind Is filled with many concerns and questions. I’m equally concerned that this narrative will […]
3 Questions to ask before an abortion discussion May 19, 2020 Dr. Laura Lewis How do we approach and discuss abortion, a topic so heated and polarizing? Before jumping into a discussion about abortion, it’s best to first pause and consider a few questions. These questions can bring awareness and help us to approach the […]
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Hope is Contagious March 2020 by Rebecca Peters Our world has been turned upside down. As this “new normal” sets in, it’s been interesting to see what is no longer essential and what other needs still remain and are urgent. Our priority list has been rearranged. We’ve blinked and suddenly we’re seeing life in a […]
The Grey Zone August 30, 2019 by Rebecca Peters What is the grey zone? It’s a place of uncertainty. It’s hard to know which way to go, because it’s foggy and the paths are not clear. You know there are a number of choices, but you can’t see very far down each path. You listen […]