From anger to addiction, men’s mental health issues often go unnoticed and untreated — until it can be too late
Author Archives: Meagan Gillmore
Meagan Gillmore is an Ottawa-based reporter with a decade of journalism experience. Meagan got her start as a general assignment reporter at The Yukon News. She has freelanced for the CBC, The Toronto Star, Broadview, Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Walrus and contributed reporting to Accessible Media Inc. since 2016. She has been nominated for a Digital Publishing Award and a National
Magazine Award and is a recipient of the Corcoran Award. She holds a master of journalism degree from Carleton University.
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Pressed for time, fewer Canadians see friends regularly
New data show Canadians’ social time is shrinking. But experts say in-person relationships remain vital for well-being
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How Canada is ‘behind the curve’ on supporting grievers
Nearly all people who are grieving want to be asked about their grief. But half say they do not feel supported while grieving
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Canadians more divided over identity than politics, study shows
Young people, the university-educated and secular Canadians are more likely to view opposing views on gender and race with hostility
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Ousted MP urges Hindu Canadians to get politically engaged
Hindu Canadians’ under-representation in all levels of government hurts Hindus, former MP Chandra Arya says
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Intergenerational programs offer seniors and students ‘good medicine’
Seniors are coming to classrooms and students are going to care homes as intergenerational programs gain recognition as a way to reduce isolation
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Is Carney’s lack of cabinet mandate letters a problem?
Some experts say the lack of mandate letters for individual ministers is a step back for government transparency. Others say mandate letters are mainly PR documents
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King Charles visits Ottawa, lays out priorities of new government
His Majesty’s speech from the throne merged royal ceremony with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s vision for Canada
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The ins and outs of Carney’s cabinet picks
We highlight notable cabinet appointments—and snubs—and summarize what to expect on key policy files
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Saskatchewan council looks to ‘ease caregiving journey’
The Saskatoon Council on Aging is creating a provincial caregiving strategy that outlines how Saskatchewan could better support caregivers