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Canada drops down to 25th place in world happiness rankings: report
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
A new report says Canada has dropped down to 25th place in world happiness rankings, as researchers highlight heavy social media use contributing to a sharp decline in well-being among young people. The annual report published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford found that Finland is the happiest country in the ... Read More »
2 responsesIn the news: Ottawa urged to help Inuit, Ontario funding cuts, B.C. long-term care
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Critics urge Ottawa to help Inuit resist Chinese surveillance, economic dependence The Carney government is leaving Inuit communities at risk of Chinese surveillance and economic dependence and isn’t facing up to the threat China poses to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. faces long-term care shortage, and decision to delay facilities is drawing fire
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
VICTORIA — James Wolfe, who lives in B.C.’s Fraser Valley, spent the last year and a half looking for a long-term care bed for his 68-year-old brother Brian, who has Down syndrome and non-verbal dementia. Mostly, it involved a back-and-forth with local health administrators. “They are great people,” he said. “They are very compassionate doing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver closing out first no-snow winter in 43 years. There may be more on the way
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Vancouver is poised to close out its first official snow-free winter in 43 years, in what environmental researchers say may become a new norm for southwestern British Columbia rather than an anomaly. Friday marks the start of spring, and with temperatures forecast around 12 degrees, the city is sure to see out winter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Critics urge Ottawa to help Inuit resist Chinese surveillance, economic dependence
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Carney government is leaving Inuit communities at risk of Chinese surveillance and economic dependence and isn’t facing up to the threat China poses to the North, critics say. “Inuit communities are central to the challenge. Yet they are often not provided with the resources, information or technical support needed to fully assess ... Read More »
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