Screening of the documentary film Canada is Dying raised nearly $800 for Honour House Society, a nonprofit organization providing services for Canadian service personnel.
More than 110 people attended the screening of the documentary on July 10 at Evergreen Theatre in Powell River Recreation Complex, according to a media release.
The release stated that Honour House Society is a refuge, or a home away from home, for members of the Canadian Armed Forces, veterans, emergency services personnel and their families, to stay, completely free of charge, while they are receiving medical care and treatment in the Metro Vancouver area.
“These brave individuals, along with their families, sacrifice so much on a daily basis to protect our freedom and our everyday way of life,” the release stated. “Honour House allows us the opportunity to show them that we care and how much we appreciate all that they do for us.”
The release stated that the critically acclaimed film on Canada's crime and addiction crisis is an explosive documentary that examines the surge in violent crime, drug addiction and overdose deaths in one of western civilization's most prosperous societies.
Following the film, there was a live panel and question and answer opportunity featuring film director and producer Aaron Gunn, Surrey South MLA and former RCMP officer Elenore Sturko, and recovery advocate and addict in recovery Giuseppe Ganci.
For more information on the film, the trailer can be found at: youtube.com/watch?v=liLRawKAX94.
To learn more about Honour House Society, go to honourhouse.ca.
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