A mother's tragic tale

Article Abstract:

Rosalba Vadacchino's son Marco, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia in the mid-1980s, now lies in a hospital, recovering from the effects of a five-story fall. Vadacchino recounts Marco's nine-year nightmare of institutionalization, de-institutionalization, and violence.

Health aspects, Case studies, Civil commitment, Mentally ill persons, Mentally ill, Schizophrenics, Vadacchino, Marco

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Fire in the night

Article Abstract:

An abortion clinic in Toronto was burned and the owners blamed anti-abortion campaigners. Some pro-life leaders thought the act might have been done in retaliation. The New Democratic government pledged $420,000 to rebuild.

Crimes against, Ontario, Fires, Pro-life movement, Toronto, Ontario, Abortion services

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Letter from Finland: in the shadow of a giant

Article Abstract:

Finland is alarmed by the military presence of Russia on the border shared by the two nations. The collapse of the Soviet Union has created economic and social difficulties for Finland.

Finland, Column, Russia, Military aspects, Military policy, International relations

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