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Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

As Canada’s Online Harms Act is being debated, MPs may look to other countries, like Australia, for guidance on protecting youth from online harms.
The best streaming platforms for your mental health

The best streaming platforms for your mental health

Hers looked at the 10 most popular streaming services in the U.S. to rank their content based on three categories related to media consumption and mental health.
It's called the 'Winter Arc.' And for some, it's replacing New Year's resolutions

It's called the 'Winter Arc.' And for some, it's replacing New Year's resolutions

A new year is the time to set new goals. Yet studies have shown that most people don’t tend to uphold their New Year’s resolutions much past the first month.
Ringing in the New Year with little ones

Ringing in the New Year with little ones

You can Ring in the New Year with kids a little early.
Third vehicle falls through ice on Central Alberta lake in recent days

Third vehicle falls through ice on Central Alberta lake in recent days

Visitors to and residents of Sylvan Lake cautioned after Dec. 30 incident in which there were no injuries
Alberta project will test chemical meant to reduce water use, increase flow of heavy oil and bitumen

Alberta project will test chemical meant to reduce water use, increase flow of heavy oil and bitumen

Three projects that are being funded by the province through a $2.7 million investment from the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program.
Federal Liberals polling at historical lows: Angus Reid

Federal Liberals polling at historical lows: Angus Reid

Most voters who supported the party in 2021 are now looking elsewhere, says the poll results.
Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada marks 50 years of metric-Imperial measurements

Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada marks 50 years of metric-Imperial measurements

Environment Canada's use of Celsius turns 50 years old in 2025.
Popular ice castle plunges into Lake Louise

Popular ice castle plunges into Lake Louise

Warm weather causes the ice castle to crash down into Lake Louise on Friday (Dec. 27).
Police nab eight suspected copper wire crooks in Central Alberta

Police nab eight suspected copper wire crooks in Central Alberta

Damages and losses now said to cost almost $100,000 in the Olds area, south of Red Deer.
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