In 2022, Saskatchewan had the highest provincial rates of police-reported family violence and of intimate partner violence in the country. Saskatchewan leads provinces in rates of intimate partner violence WARNING: This story contains details of intimate partner violence Crystal McClean says it was the beginning of a new year when …
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Ottawa announcing process to review abuse in Canadian sports
Minister of Sport Carla Qualtrough is expected to announce Monday the process the government will use to review systemic abuse and human rights violations in sports. Government faced repeated calls to launch national, public inquiry Minister of Sport Carla Qualtrough is expected to announce Monday the process the government will …
Read More »From soul to soreness, P.E.I.’s Island Walk will make you question everything
The roughly 700-kilometre roundtrip walk around P.E.I., which takes many people more than 30 days to accomplish, will weigh on the joints and muscles as much as it does the mind. As challenging as it is serene, the 700-kilometre P.E.I walk is an emotional, exploratory journey As gentle-sounding as it …
Read More »The quest for the Northwest Passage was based on philosophy, not evidence
The search for a Northwest Passage fundamentally shaped the history of Newfoundland, where John Cabot landed in 1497 while seeking a northwestern sea route to Asia. As Ainsley Hawthorn writes, the quest persisted for centuries and cost hundreds of lives. As Ainsley Hawthorn writes, the search persisted for centuries and …
Read More »Skip the drive-thru, head inside for a checkmate: why chess rules at this McDonald’s
The McDonald's location on Kenmount Road is offering a peculiar combination of nuggets and fries and chess. And, it turns out, it's a hit. McDonald's manager says chess nights offer a safe place to have fun and learn When you see the golden arches of McDonald's, most people picture chicken …
Read More »Many Canadians experience hearing loss and don’t know it. Here’s how to prevent and treat it
Experts say that losing your hearing and not getting that loss treated can lead to social isolation, loneliness and even cognitive decline. Hearing aids can help, and there are ways to prevent hearing loss in the first place. If you’re over 30, experts say you should start getting regular hearing …
Read More »How to access the new RSV vaccine, and how much will it cost? Your questions answered
This year, for the first time, a vaccine is available to help protect older adults against RSV, which is like the common cold for some but can also lead to respiratory infection and hospitalization. We answered some of your questions about the RSV vaccine and how to access it. Also: …
Read More »Université de Moncton to keep its name despite campaign by some Acadian groups over deportation history
The Université de Moncton will keep the name it’s had for the past 60 years. Vote comes after years-long campaign for name change, report studying possibility The Université de Moncton will keep the name it's had for the past 60 years. On Saturday, the university's board of governors voted to …
Read More »It now costs more to afford basic necessities in Calgary than in Vancouver, Toronto: StatsCan
It now costs more to afford basic necessities in Calgary than in any other major city in the country — including Vancouver and Toronto — according to Statistics Canada’s updated market basket measure figures. While Albertans earn higher median income they also experience higher income inequality, say experts It now …
Read More »Expect fewer international students in wake of raised income requirements, advocate says
An international student at Memorial University says changes to the amount of income required for foreign students to study in Canada will provide transparency on how much is required to live in the country — but at a cost of fewer students coming to Canada. Federal government announced changes on …
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