Tag: Order of Ontario
London agencies ask: Where have all the volunteers gone?
Pandemic curveballs, an aging cohort of steadfast helpers and a younger generation with specific needs. London organizations are facing challenges recruiting and retaining the volunteers they need.
London ‘innovator in field of disabilities’ awarded Order of Ontario
The head of an organization founded in London more than 35 years ago that helps people with complex needs is being recognized with Ontarioâs top civilian honour. Brian Dunne, president and chief executive of PHSS, formerly Participation House Support Services, was among 29 people named to the Order of Ontario for 2024 on Jan. 1. […]
Western University professor remembered as champion for youth mental health
A groundbreaking scholar and a champion for youth mental health who was considered a rising star at Western University has died. Claire Crooks, a recipient of the Order of Ontario, died June 28 following a battle with gastric cancer. She was 50. A registered psychologist, Crooks, an education professor, established the centre for school mental […]