Grandparents
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Grandparent scam ‘very lucrative’ but also ‘heartbreaking’: PoliceSeniors have been the target of phone scams, in which people call seniors claiming to be their young relatives in need of money.CrimeDec 7, 2022
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Parents sue son for not giving them a grandchild, claim ‘mental harassment’Parents in India are suing their only son for US$650,000 in compensation but say they will drop their legal claim if their son and his wife produce a grandchild in the next year.WorldMay 13, 2022
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Grandparent scams on the rise: Winnipeg policeFraudsters claiming to be a relative and demanding bail money from grandparents or elderly citizens are on the rise in Canada, resulting in over $1-million in losses this year.MoneyOct 9, 2021
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Manitoba grandparents are anxious to hug their grandkids, but experts advise cautionOne epidemiologist said that while it's tempting as more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, she can't encourage hugging just yet.HealthMar 19, 2021
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Coronavirus: Epidemiologist warns against ‘returning to normal’ with vaccinated seniorsA Winnipeg epidemiologist is warning against returning to normal visits with seniors even if they're vaccinated.HealthMar 9, 2021
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Grandparents who provide essential childcare can spend holidays with grandkids, B.C. minister saysBut Adrian Dix said that's not an invitation for grandparents to start looking after their grandchild now so that they're fine to have Christmas dinner with extended family.HealthDec 9, 2020
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What to do when grandma and grandpa don’t follow your parenting approachThe C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health found that among families where kids saw grandparents often or occasionally — 43 per cent had major or minor disagreements about parenting.LifestyleSep 17, 2020
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How families are managing being 2 metres away from grandparentsVarious Canadian health officials have advised families to maintain a two-metre distance from grandparents, or to simply visit virtually for now. It's a big ask for families closely connected to grandparents.HealthApr 2, 2020
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Number of grandparents in Canada continues to growAt last count, there were 7.5-million grandparents aged 45 and older in Canada. That's up from 7-million in 2011 and 5.4 million in 1995.LifestyleMar 28, 2019
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Judge reserves decision on appeal by Sask. nurse fined for Facebook commentsDecision reserved in appeal by a Sask. nurse who was fined for posting Facebook comments on care her grandparents received in a long-term care facility.CanadaJan 19, 2018
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