Expert: Boredom is crucial for children's mental health
A youth care professor warns that constant stimulation is harming kids' mental health. Discover why allowing boredom is vital for healthy child development.
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Green Party leader suggests faster long-term care home builds
New Brunswick Green Party leader proposes using N.B. Housing to accelerate long-term care construction. The suggestion aims to address critical wait times for seniors needing care.
30 NS Care Homes Vote for Strike Mandates: CUPE
Workers at 30 long-term care facilities in Nova Scotia have voted in favour of strike action, raising concerns over resident care. CUPE says negotiations continue. Read the latest.
N.S. spent $7.7B on health care last year: auditor
Nova Scotia's auditor general reports the province spent $7.7 billion on health care in the last fiscal year. Explore the details and implications of this massive investment.
14 Anti-Aging Lip Balms for Smoother Lips
Lips thin with age, but targeted balms can help. Discover 14 dermatologist-approved and fan-favorite lip treatments from Amazon, Sephora, and more to hydrate, plump, and reduce fine lines.
Saskatoon Letter Calls for Priority Dementia Care
A Saskatoon woman shares her husband's traumatic hospital experience, urging priority access to specialized geriatric units for mobile dementia patients. Her story highlights systemic care gaps.
Ontario Youth Unemployment Hits 15% Amid Housing Crisis
A Toronto shelter director challenges the myth that Gen Z doesn't want to work, revealing systemic barriers and a 15% youth unemployment rate. Discover the real story and needed solutions.
$14M gift creates youth mental health centre in Vancouver
An anonymous $13.8M donation secures a permanent, expanded home for Foundry Vancouver, doubling capacity for youth mental health and substance use care. Discover how this centre changes lives.
$13M Vancouver building gifted for youth mental health
A $13 million building in Vancouver's Yaletown has been donated to create a hub for youth struggling with mental health and substance use. Learn about this transformative gift.
26 Ottawa Care Home Residents Displaced After Flooding
The City of Ottawa confirms 26 long-term care residents require relocation following facility flooding. Officials are coordinating emergency housing and support services.
Ontario child care fees won't drop in 2026, $10/day target in question
Ontario parents will not see child care fees decrease this year, raising doubts about the province's $10-a-day promise. Explore the details and what this means for families.
Sask. woman advised to crowdfund for out-of-province brain tumour care
A Saskatchewan woman with a brain tumour was advised by provincial health officials to crowdfund for out-of-province treatment. Read about the systemic gaps in healthcare coverage.
Moe's Health Care Comments Draw NDP Ire, Privatization Fears
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's call for 'innovative' health care delivery, citing Alberta, draws NDP accusations of privatization. The government fires back, defending new approaches. Read the clash.
Post-Holiday Poinsettia Care Guide for Canadian Homes
Expert gardening advice on preventing leaf drop and caring for your poinsettia year-round. Learn the difference between sweet potatoes and yams in our latest gardening column.
Minnesota child care centers in viral video fraud probe operating normally
Minnesota investigators report child care centres accused of fraud in a viral video are currently operating. Discover the details of the investigation and what steps authorities are taking next.
Minnesota's Child Care Fraud Probe: Document Deadline Next Week
Minnesota authorities have until next week to provide documents to the U.S. government in a significant child care fraud investigation. Get the latest details on the probe.
‘Code Red’: Urgent Call for Ontario to Fix Grey-Bruce Cancer Care
A health coalition declares a ‘code red’ for oncology services in Owen Sound, urging immediate provincial intervention as palliative patients lobby for change. Read the full story.
Quebec bans health care agencies in 5 regions
Quebec mandates five regions to stop using private health care employment agencies, aiming to reduce reliance on costly temporary staff and bolster the public system. Learn about the impacts.
Alberta Bill 11: The Real Cost of Dual-Practice Health Care
Alberta's Bill 11 fuels debate on private-pay health services. Critics warn of a two-tier system, while capacity issues persist. Explore the impact on universal care in Canada.
Batshaw launches campaign for vulnerable Quebec youth
The Batshaw Youth and Family Centres Foundation has launched a new awareness campaign featuring Jasmine Brown to support at-risk young people in Quebec. Learn how you can help.
Manitoba Youth Parliament Takes Over Legislature
The 104th session of the Youth Parliament of Manitoba convened at the Legislative Assembly, empowering young voices to debate provincial issues. Discover how youth are shaping Manitoba's future.
Winnipeg Muslim Youth Group Delivers Holiday Spirit
The Muslim Youth of Winnipeg continues its annual tradition of delivering gifts and joy to children in hospitals and shelters, spreading the holiday spirit across the community.
Ontario Funds Private Clinics for Hip, Knee Surgeries
Ontario's PC government allocates $125 million to private clinics for hip and knee replacements, aiming to cut wait times. Analysis argues for broader two-tier health care reform.
19 States Sue HHS Over Transgender Care Declaration
A coalition of 19 states and D.C. sues HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., challenging a declaration that complicates access to gender-affirming care for youth. Read the legal battle details.
Edmonton youth shelter demand up 21%, offers holiday haven
Youth Empowerment and Support Services in Edmonton reports a significant rise in youth needing shelter. Staff work to create a comforting holiday environment with gifts and community for vulnerable young people.
Canada's Health Care Crisis: 28.6-Week Wait Times
Millions of Canadians lack a family doctor as wait times hit 28.6 weeks. Fraser Institute analyst Mackenzie Moir argues for structural reform, pointing to better-performing universal systems abroad. Read more.
Calgary Non-Profit Helps At-Risk Kids as Child Poverty Grows
Two Wheel View in Calgary uses bicycles to teach life skills to vulnerable youth. As child poverty rises across Canada, the need for such programs is more urgent than ever. Support the Calgary Christmas Fund.
Batshaw's 'Santa Frank' Delivers Holiday Joy to Kids
Frank Campanile transforms into 'Santa Frank' each year, leading a massive gift-giving operation for thousands of children connected to Batshaw Youth and Family Centres. Discover the heartwarming story.
N.B. Premier Holt on Health Care: 2025 Foundation, 2026 Results
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt states 2025 set the groundwork for health system improvements. The coming year, 2026, will be focused on delivering tangible results for residents.
Before and After School Care Returns to South Huron
South Huron families will see the return of before and after school childcare programs next year, a critical service for working parents. Learn about the reinstatement and its impact on the community.
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