Children

• Mental health, lack of services: Sask. children’s advocate highlights challenges

  The Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth highlighted areas where kids were struggling in the province.

  Canada

  Apr 23
  
• Is fatherhood more appealing than motherhood? What new research shows

  Overall, 51 per cent in the poll of young Americans said they want to enter parenthood, with another 30 per cent unsure, while 18 per cent said they did not want kids.

  Canada

  Feb 24
  
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• Mohawk College, Hamilton Public Library joint study seeks model to aid student-caregivers

  A joint research projects has received a federal grant to develop educational support for post-secondary student caregivers and their dependents.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2023
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• Santa brings holiday cheer to sick kids in Kingston, Ont.

  Operation Ho Ho Ho, a collaboration between Kingston General Hospital and the RCAF, continued its annual tradition of bringing gifts and a special guest to kids in pediatric care.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2023
• Saskatchewan launches new program to expand Child Support Service

  The government of Saskatchewan is launching a new program to expand the Child Support Service aimed to help families by reducing children's exposure to conflict.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2023
• Children photographed without consent at Lethbridge playgrounds: police

  Lethbridge police are warning the public about a suspicious man after two separate reports of a someone taking photos of children at playgrounds.

  Crime

  Sep 28, 2023
• 1 Million March 4 Children at Lethbridge city hall met with counter protest

  The 1 Million March For Children, saw thousands of people across the country taking part in a protest they say is to protect children.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2023
• Debate over pronouns pits parental rights against children’s, experts say

  The answer to what "parental rights'' mean in the context of the ongoing debate lies somewhere in the middle of the two sides, experts say.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2023
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• New Montreal safe injection site creating controversy in city’s Southwest borough

  Maison Benoit Labre will bring social housing and a safe injection site to a busy part of Saint-Henri. The new building is right next to a park and school, creating concern.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2023
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• Magnetic Dart Board recalled due to potential ‘life-threatening’ hazard

  Health Canada determined that the dart boards do not meet Toy Regulations in Canada, after the product failed to meet testing for magnetic force. 

  Consumer

  Sep 16, 2023