With Canadians living longer than ever, retirees and businesses are starting to plan for the non-financial aspects of retirement
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Posted inCommentary
Children with special health needs more likely to come from poor neighbourhoods
Our research points to jaw-dropping differences in the levels of serious health issues of children from wealthier and poorer neighbourhoods
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Nitrous oxide emissions surge in climate threat: study
Global emissions of nitrous oxide are putting climate change goals in peril a report revealed a sharp rise in nitrous oxide levels.
Posted inFamily
Nearly 400mn young kids violently disciplined at home
Nearly 400 million children under the age of five, experience violent physical or psychological discipline at home, UNICEF data reflects.
Posted inFamily
Excessive screen time less common for rural youth: study
Most Canadian youth spent too much time on screens during the pandemic — and still do. But rural kids tended to fare better than urban kids
Posted inFamily
Child-care operators organize parents to petition governments for change
A coalition of child-care operators is organizing waitlisted parents to urge governments to address the myriad problems with the $10-a-day program
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Ottawa eases pathway for caregivers to get permanent residency
Ottawa announced two new programs to give caregivers permanent residency when they arrive in Canada. The programs are getting mixed reviews
Posted inCommentary
Editorial: Why Canada should mandate military service for young people
The UK Tories have proposed mandatory military service for 18-year-olds. Canada should run with this idea. Here’s why
Posted inHealth
The unexpected health benefits of being an involved grandparent
Seniors who help care for grandkids have better health outcomes, one study shows. But it’s possible for “solo agers” to reap the same benefits
Posted inCommentary
Harm-reduction activists should try listening to their opponents
If harm-reduction activists listened to advocates of recovery-oriented drug policy instead of opposing them, they’d likely find many areas of agreement