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‘Super-agers’ reveal how to stay sharp as you get older
People over 80 with memory of those in their 50s show less brain shrinkage and other differences. For a Canadian centenarian, the secret might lie in his passion for sharing a vocation turned hobby. Source link
Why do childhood vaccine recommendations differ across Canada — and around the world?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised childhood vaccine recommendations earlier this month, but Canadian health experts don’t think this country will follow suit. That’s because public health bodies carefully consider the needs of their regions, taking into account demographics, budget restrictions and existing resources. Source link
Countries have gotten results after enriching the Trumps. Could Canada do the same?
Countries that have relied on traditional diplomacy to deal with the Trump administration have had less success than countries that have found ways to directly enrich the Trump family and those close to them. Source link
What can new polling tell us about the health of Canadian democracy?
Despite widespread concern about declining levels of trust, Canadian analytics firm Environics finds that overall levels of trust in many of the institutional pillars of this country’s democracy — elections, the prime minister, Parliament, the Supreme Court — have been relatively stable over the last 10 to 15 years. Source link
Girls are banned from Afghan schools. Secret networks are teaching them anyway
Organizations are working hard to circumvent the Taliban’s ban on higher education for women and girls, which has now been in place for over four years. One advocate says that women and girls have been ‘unbelievably resourceful in finding workarounds.’ Source link
Trade trumps diplomatic tensions in B.C. premier's India visit
Before landing in India for a six-day trade mission, B.C. Premier David Eby’s main objective was to pack in as many meetings and garner as much interest in his province’s resources as possible. Less than a year ago, that would have seemed virtually impossible to achieve in a country that was deep into a tense […]
Russia’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws haven’t stopped fans there from embracing Heated Rivalry
Canadian series Heated Rivalry has become a global sensation, sparking conversations around sexuality, stereotypes and acceptance. In Russia, where it technically can’t even legally be watched, there are calls for it to be banned outright. But that hasn’t stopped many Russian fans from showing their love for the series online. Source link
'Misdirected' passengers skipped customs after international flight landed in Ottawa
Ten Air Canada passengers left the Ottawa airport without clearing customs Sunday night, after arriving on an international flight from Cancun, Mexico. Source link
For these Montrealers, the Africa Cup of Nations represents home, love of soccer and unity
For nearly a month, Montrealers from African countries have been gathering in the city’s cafés, restaurants, bars and the comfort of their own homes to support their respective teams in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the continent’s iconic soccer tournament which ends Sunday. Source link
'Superagers' reveal how to stay sharp as you get older
People over 80 with memory of those in their 50s show less brain shrinkage and other differences. For a Canadian centenarian, the secret might lie in his passion for sharing a vocation turned hobby. Source link