The biggest driver of youth homelessness is poverty, followed by family conflict or abuse, according to an analysis of studies from 24 countries. Delinquency was the reason least cited by young people. The study of 13,559 young people was led… »
Lynn Desjardins
Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Lynn has dedicated her working life to journalism. After decades in the field, she still believes journalism to be a pillar of democracy and she remains committed to telling stories she believes are important or interesting. Lynn loves Canada and embraces all seasons: skiing, skating, and sledding in winter, hiking, swimming and playing tennis in summer and running all the time. She is a voracious consumer of Canadian literature, public radio programs and classical music. Family and friends are most important. Good and unusual foods are fun. She travels when possible and enjoys the wilderness.
Health, International, Society
WHO calls for global action on diabetes
The UN’s’ World Health Organization says the number of people living with diabetes has almost quadrupled since 1980 to 422 million, with most living in developing countries. But diabetes is growing fast in Canada too, and it’s estimated that by… »
Economy, International, Society
Canada is urged to crack down on tax evasion
The Canadian government says it plans to find out how much money Canada is losing through tax evasion but a senator says he’ll believe it when he sees it. The issue was raised after a leak of 11.5 million records… »
International, Politics, Society
MP wants stricter oversight of mining companies
Liberal Member of Parliament John McKay is renewing his demand that the government do more to oversee Canadian mining companies operating in other countries, reports Canadian Press (CP). Several Canadian companies have been accused of human rights abuses and violating… »
Don’t call 911 if your pizza is late, say police
Police in the western city of Edmonton are renewing a campaign to get people to stop calling its emergency 911 telephone line for situations that are not emergencies. In 2015, almost 40 per cent of calls were non-emergencies. So far… »
New tool provides advice about concussion
A new online tool has been designed to help parents, player and coaches deal with concussions in young athletes. The toolkit was developed by Dr. Shelina Balbul at BC Children’s Hospital in the western province of British Columbia. The website… »
The Supreme Court needs diversity, say lawyers
There is a vacancy on the Supreme Court of Canada and several lawyers say it should be filled by someone from a visible minority. No indigenous person or other visible minority has ever been appointed to the nine-member bench. ‘It’s… »
Failed home inspections can costs thousands
Before Canadians buy homes, they often hire a building inspector to make sure there are no problems with the property that could later be costly to repair. But what many don’t know is that only two provinces—British Columbia and Alberta—require… »
Economy, Health, Politics, Society
Pressure mounts for a ban on all asbestos
The Canadian Cancer Society has added its voice to several groups calling on the new Canadian government to ban all uses of asbestos in Canada. The World Health Organization warns that no form of asbestos is safe. It causes lung… »
Probiotics could change lives in Africa: scientist
A researcher at Canada’s Western University donated a strain of probiotics which is permitting Africans to make a much healthier yogurt. Gregor Reid is a foremost expert on these bacteria which have now been freeze-dried to deliver in easy-to-use one-gram… »
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