It's about making life choices that all begin with good values. For several years now, Cornwall Community Police Service has run its VIP (Values, Influences, Peers) program for local Grade 6 classes. The program specifically targets that age range as youths are beginning to think like adults, ask questions and forming opinions, but are yet still far enough removed from the peer pressure associated with higher grades. Several components are discussed in the program, including values, decision making, bullying and peer pressure. [continues 221 words]
Local News - A city teenager is on a fast track to success that doesn't have any pit stops for drug use. Kelly-Mark Michaud, a Grade 11 St. Joseph's Secondary School student, began go-karting almost 10 years ago. Recently joining the professional circuit, he has an ambition to some day be selected to the Formula Atlantic or CART circuits, like Canadian Paul Tracy. But his journey won't include taking drugs. "It's a waste of time and a waste of your life," said the 15-year-old, a special guest at the Race Against Drugs, held at the Cornwall Armoury. "I've had people come up to me and ask me if I want some. [continues 279 words]
