In a departure from the norm, Amanda and Keith get sappy, and share their love and appreciation. Keith tells the story of Reena Virk, a young woman lost too soon. Amanda will tell the story of Caleb McGillvary's rise and subsequent fall.
Sources for this episode include:
Facebook, Youtube, Casetext.com, Denver Post, Lawandcrime.com, Global News, The Globe and Mail, The Canadian Encyclopedia, CBC News, Supreme Court of Canada, CTV News
Audio clip from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckfBGdZoR_0
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Resources:
You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one:
Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth)
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca
Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory.
Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive help line counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut.
For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support.
Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453
TransLife - 1-877-330-6366