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Statement on the Legalization of Cannabis/Marijuana for Recreational Use
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) expresses its disappointment at the passage of Bill C-45, which legalizes cannabis/marijuana for recreational use. Given the numerous known risks cannabis use poses to human society and human health (physical, mental and emotional), it is lamentable that the federal government has decided to facilitate the provision and use of an addictive substance that will have disastrous effects for so many people. The Canadian Medical Association, the Canadian Psychiatric Association, and the Canadian Paediatric…
Do You Struggle to Hear the Mass? St. Ann’s now has a Hearing Loop!
A Hearing Loop has been installed in St. Ann’s and is ready for parishioners with hearing aids to tune in using your own hearing aid when the Tele-Coil or “T-Coil” function is switched on. The loop system facilitates better hearing by delivering the audio signal directly to the recipient eliminating background noise, echo/reverb or being at a less than ideal distance from the sound source. Most hearing aids already have ‘T-Coils’ and it may be as simple as having your…