Study: Short-Form Videos Harm Mental Health
A major analysis of 71 studies finds short-form videos like TikTok and Instagram Reels are linked to poorer cognition and mental health decline. Learn the risks.
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Ottawa addiction recovery group celebrates 42 years
Serenity Renewal for Families celebrates four decades of supporting individuals and families affected by addiction in Ottawa. Learn about their vital community work.
Saskatoon overdose alert issued after 104 cases
Saskatchewan health ministry issues overdose alert in Saskatoon after 104 overdoses in 10 days. Frontline workers cite treatment barriers as fatalities rise.
Gaming computers stolen from Guelph store
Thieves targeted a Guelph store, stealing multiple gaming computers. Police are investigating the break-in that occurred this week. Read more about the incident.
Child advocates urge return of online harms legislation
Children's rights groups and youth advisors demand Canadian government reintroduce online harms legislation to protect minors from digital dangers. Join the call for action.
Saskatoon sees 104 overdoses, 2 deaths in one week
Saskatoon faces devastating overdose crisis with 104 incidents and 2 fatalities reported in just seven days. Health authorities urge immediate action and community awareness.
Campaign Pushes Ottawa to Re-table Online Safety Bill
Children's safety advocates demand Canadian government reintroduce Online Harms Act by Dec 31, citing 45% rise in child exploitation cases. New name proposed: Online Safety Act.
Royal Alex supervised consumption site replaced
Alberta government transitions Royal Alexandra Hospital's supervised consumption site to recovery-oriented addiction services. Learn about the new approach to substance use treatment.
Opioid overdoses down for third year in London
Public Health reports a significant decline in opioid-related overdoses and deaths in Middlesex-London for the third consecutive year. Learn about the strategies behind this public health success.
Documentary follows songwriter's journey to confront trauma
Calgary-born Cassidy Waring returns home to confront childhood trauma in documentary Hearse Chasing, exploring family addiction and complex PTSD. Premiering at CUFF.Docs.
Readers Sound Off on Gambling Ads and Pipeline Politics
Canadian readers voice strong opinions on the rise of sports gambling advertising, East-West pipeline disputes, and New York City's future in a series of letters to the editor.
Roblox steps up age checks and segregates younger users
Roblox is implementing stricter age verification and creating age-segregated chat experiences to better protect its younger user base in Canada and globally. Learn about the new safety measures.
Kitchener police probe robbery during online sale meetup
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a robbery that occurred during an online marketplace transaction in Kitchener. Learn safety tips for buying and selling items online.
Mandatory drug treatment saved my life: former addict
A former fentanyl addict credits involuntary treatment with saving his life, as Canada debates implementing similar programs to address the opioid crisis.
Black Friday 2025 Tech Deals Guide
Discover the best Black Friday 2025 tech deals on gaming gear, laptops, smart home devices and more. Save big on electronics for holiday gifts.
Sports gambling crisis: The next social epidemic
Legalized sports gambling has become a social epidemic, causing financial ruin and addiction among young men. Learn why experts call for urgent action.
Ubisoft Halts Trading, Delays Financial Results
Ubisoft unexpectedly suspended share trading and delayed its first-half financial results on the scheduled release day. The gaming giant cites needing extra time to finalize reports.
Ubisoft Delays Earnings Report, Halts Trading
Ubisoft unexpectedly postponed its first-half financial results on November 14, 2025, requesting a trading halt to limit market speculation. The French gaming giant faces significant stock declines.
Cold Turkey Smoking Cessation Success After 50 Years
An 86-year-old shares how quitting smoking cold turkey nearly 50 years ago changed his life. Read this inspiring story and get expert advice from Dear Abby.
Alan Doyle: Mental Health Treatments Actually Work
Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle shares his mental health journey and foundation work, advocating for open discussions and effective treatments in Canada.
Three suspected drug deaths in Waterloo Region in 3 days
Waterloo Region faces a drug crisis as three suspected overdose deaths occur within three days. Authorities urge awareness of naloxone kits and addiction resources.
B.C. Commissioner: Drug Stigma Violates Human Rights
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender declares stigmatizing drug users violates human rights. Learn how this impacts addiction recovery and public health policy in Canada.
Federal investment to tackle opioid crisis in Elgin
The Canadian government announces new federal funding to strengthen community-led responses to the opioid crisis in Elgin County. Learn how this investment will save lives.
The Big Party returns supporting mental health
Windsor's signature fundraising event 'The Big Party' is back, generating crucial support for mental health and addiction services at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare.
Ontario wins case to expand online betting internationally
Ontario secures legal victory to expand online betting services to players outside Canada, marking significant growth for the province's gaming industry. Learn about the implications.
Mexico suspends 13 casinos for money laundering
Mexican authorities have suspended 13 casinos amid money laundering allegations. This major enforcement action targets illicit financial operations in the gaming industry.
Manitoba's 72-hour detention for meth intoxication
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew introduces involuntary 72-hour detention for drug-intoxicated individuals. New protective care centers aim to address public safety and addiction treatment in Winnipeg.
Paris Jackson Shares Sobriety Journey and Health Damage
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris opens up about her perforated septum from past drug use as she approaches six years of sobriety. Her candid TikTok warning inspires addiction recovery conversations.
B.C. recovery worker gets 3 years for sex assaults
Adam Haber receives three-year prison sentence for sexual assaults while working at drug recovery facility. Case highlights vulnerability in addiction treatment system.
Windsor Police Warn of Kids' Online Self-Exploitation
Windsor police are warning families after contacting nine households as part of a provincial initiative to combat children, some as young as five, sexually self-exploiting online. Learn how to protect your kids.
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