Caring for a friend or relative with dementia can be difficult and stressful, so two Canadian doctors have developed a free, online program to help such informal caregivers. “What we saw was the challenges faced by informal family caregivers today,”… »
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Nuclear arms race feared after U.S. threat to quit treaty
On Oct. 20, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) and that has rekindled fears there will be a world-wide nuclear arms race. Trump says Russia is not complying with the INF… »
Arts & Entertainment, Health, International, Society
A music program with heart in Edmonton is cause for joy
It’s always heartening (to say the least) in troubled times to encounter something that’s working, something that’s going right, something that’s making things better. That takes luck and the right people, of course. And while I know little of karma… »
Universities rely heavily on temporary or contract professors
A new study suggests that more than half of all faculty appointments at publicly-funded Canadian universities are on contract and not tenured. A study for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives found part-time work accounted for nearly 80 per cent… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Politics, Society
Calgary Winter Olympic Games supporters buy themselves some time ahead of plebiscite
Supporters of bringing the 2026 Winter Olympic Games to Calgary bought themselves some time Wednesday following months of heated debate that ramped up this week and culminated with seven more hours of acrimony by politicians inside city hall and raucous demonstrators… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Society
Donating to charities, which ones work best?
People who give to charities want to know that their donated money is achieving the goal and/or reaching the people it is intended for. But not all charities are equal. The organisation called Charity Intelligence Canada evaluates charities to see… »
Economy, International, Society
A long-running tradition (and way of life) in Western Canada is now history
Greyhound buses hold a special place in North American cultural history. They’ve been a subject of songs, a venue for romance, a mechanical magic carpet hauling young and old closer to their dreams. Greyhound’s slogan: “Take the bus and leave… »
Children ‘bombarded’ with junk food ads on apps
New research has found that three-quarters of children in Canada are exposed to food and beverage ads on social media 111 times per week and most ads are for unhealthy foods. These are foods that are ultra-processed and are high… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
New immunology discovery to fight cancer and more
The human body is a remarkably complex and yet efficient machine. Scientists are learning more and more about how the machine works and the tiniest parts can play a big role. New discoveries have been taking place in the area… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology
Online hate speech debated
The mass shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, U.S. has revived discussion about social media and whether they foment violent action. The accused shooter used a website called Gab to rail against Jews. Website created in response to restrictions This… »
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