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Do you agree with the province’s decision to up unlimited parental access to children’s health records from 12 to at least 16 years old?
- Yes (73%, 334 Votes)
- No (27%, 125 Votes)
Total Voters: 459
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Super Bowl ads try to overcome tough times with health, caring and the usual laughs
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
At a difficult time for America, Super Bowl advertisers ask viewers to take care of themselves and others — and maybe even crack a smile. Ring shows how neighbors can use their doorbell cameras to find lost pets. A Budweiser Clydesdale protects a bald eagle chick from the rain. Novartis touts a blood test that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England survives scare against Nepal, New Zealand thumps Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
MUMBAI, India (AP) — Lokesh Bam’s sensational 39 not out off 20 balls went in vain as England survived a massive scare against Nepal in Group C to kick off its T20 World Cup campaign in Mumbai on Sunday. Sam Curran held his nerve at the iconic Wankhede Stadium and defended 10 off the last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cascadia movement has roots in the past, but does B.C. separatism have a future?
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
VICTORIA — In 2017, Cory Pahl was a candidate for the Cascadia Party of British Columbia, whose official goals included the creation of a provincial assembly that would assert the sovereign rights of “British Columbians, Canadians and Cascadians.” Cascadia, the concept of commonality between British Columbia and U.S. states in the Pacific Northwest, has roots ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul Thomas Anderson wins at 78th Directors Guild Awards for ‘One Battle After Another’
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Thomas Anderson won the top prize at the 78th Directors Guild Awards, putting the “One Battle After Another” filmmaker on course to potentially win his first Oscar. The DGA Awards, held Saturday night at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, is among the most reliable Academy Awards precursors. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada curlers fight to stay alive as Vonn crashes at Milan Cortina Games
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s mixed doubles curling team plays two round-robin games today, needing victories to keep its medal-round hopes alive as the Milan Cortina Olympics continue on Day 2. Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman, a husband-and-wife team from Chestermere, Alta., face Sweden and South Korea after three straight losses dropped them to 3-3, tied for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The ball bounced Castle’s way for a career-high 40 points in triple-double in Spurs’ win over Mavs
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Stephon Castle attacked the rim knowing he needed just one more basket for the first 40-point game of his two-year NBA career. The game came so easily to the San Antonio Spurs guard on Saturday night, it was fitting that a missed shot caromed directly to him for his final two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindsey Vonn crashes in women’s downhill at Milan Cortina Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashes in women’s downhill at Milan Cortina Olympics. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drake Maye and the Patriots take on Sam Darnold and the Seahawks in Super Bowl 60
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — It’s almost time to crown an NFL champion. After two weeks of hype and anticipation, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off in Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. Will Drake Maye and the Patriots (17-3) capture their seventh Lombardi Trophy? Or will Sam Darnold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustangs to hold benefit game for hockey players who died in Alberta highway crash
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
STAVELY — A small Alberta town is set to host a benefit game for three junior hockey players who died last week in a highway crash. The Southern Alberta Mustangs are expected to play the Stavely Spurs Alumni team tonight at the arena in Stavely, south of Calgary. JJ Wright and Cameron Casorso, both 18 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Petition calls for federal party leaders to get top-secret security clearance
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
OTTAWA — An electronic petition on the parliament website calls on the House of Commons to require all federal party leaders to obtain and maintain top-secret security clearance. It says the reason is to ensure leaders are “fully informed of threats to Canada’s national security” and “act decisively to protect Canadians and our democracy.” The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As men’s health enters the national conversation, advocates call for co-operation
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
OTTAWA — The upcoming launch of a national strategy on men’s and boys’ health is a positive sign that men’s well-being is becoming part of the mainstream conversation in Canada, advocates say — even as they warn that it should not become partisan political fodder. The Movember Institute of Men’s Health and researchers from the ... Read More »
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