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Regina senior centre highlights need for more funding as aging population growsAs the aging population increases, Regina Senior Citizens' Centre says it needs more funding from all levels of government to continue to serve the community.CanadaJun 29
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Kitchener begins process of building new seniors centre in RockwayKitchener says it has begun the first steps in redeveloping Rockway Centre, as it looks to make a new older adult centre to help meet the city’s aging population.CanadaMay 16
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Canada’s 85-and-over population set to triple over next 40 years: StatCanStatistics Canada projects the country's population could reach a medium-growth forecast of 63 million by 2073 and at least 3.3 million will be over 85.CanadaJun 24
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Renters may face higher risk of death in extreme heat, StatCan study showsDeaths in Canada's 12 most populous cities go up during extreme heat waves and people aged 65 and older are at higher risk than those who are younger, Statistics Canada study says.WeatherJun 20
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Saint John’s Marigolds and Murals continues to give ‘purpose’ after 27 yearsMarigolds and Murals has been around for about 27 years and continues to help the city of Saint John get a little brighter — including a fresh coat of paint.FeaturesJun 28
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Disappointed or excited? Debate heats up over bike path in Montreal’s west endCycling advocates are welcoming construction of a new bike on Montreal's Terrebonne Street. Others say too many parking spaces are being lost.TrafficJun 26
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These forms of cancer are expected to grow in 2024. Here’s whyAs the population grows and ages, new cancer cases and deaths from the disease in Canada are increasing, the authors of the CMAJ study say.HealthMay 13
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Seniors left sweltering in N.S. public housing: ‘I’m scared of getting a stroke’A Nova Scotia woman who lives in government-owned seniors' housing says they're sweltering without air conditioning. The province's NDP want to change that.CanadaJun 21
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‘A life or death matter’: Alberta man dies of cancer before seeing oncologistThe Alberta Medical Association says the provincial government needs to recruit more cancer oncologists to prevent more Albertans from dying while waiting for treatment.HealthJun 2
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Halifax experiencing record growth, population getting younger: dataNew data is providing an updated look into Halifax's population growth, where the HRM community is getting younger, planting roots and diversifying.CanadaMay 23
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Indigo to go private. What changes could the retailer make off public markets?Indigo secured approval from its shareholders on Monday to go private. Here's how that could change the Canadian retailer going forward.ConsumerMay 27
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Housing affordability just improved in Canada – mostly in these expensive citiesCanada's housing market saw 'widespread' improvements in affordability last quarter, but National Bank economists note it's still 'hardly an accessible level.'MoneyMay 16
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Makah Tribe of Washington state granted approval to hunt grey whales againThis waiver is in accordance with the Treaty of Neah Bay of 1855 and quotas established by the International Whaling Commission (IWC).PerspectivesJun 13
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Looking for a family doctor in N.S.? You may need to ‘stretch’: Health MinisterHealth and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson told reporters that recent population growth, coupled with retirements, have caused a long wait list for a family doctor.HealthJun 30
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Pandemic, cellphones may have contributed to rise in N.S. school violence: officialsOne official said the data shows that many violent incidents involve elementary-aged children who missed out on socializing in person with peers during the pandemic.EducationJun 19
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Aging Kelowna care home to be replaced with state-of-the-art facilityA bigger and better long-term care home is slated to open in 2029 on the site of Kelowna's aging Cottonwoods Care Centre, Adrian Dix announced Friday.HealthJun 28
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Peterborough accessibility plan prioritizes employment, sidewalks, parks, transitAn extensive 52-page draft outlines areas for the city to better accommodate those with disabilities and help address existing barriers within the city.HealthJun 4
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The Iberian lynx is back from the brink of extinction. Here’s how it happenedIn 2001, there were only 62 mature Iberian lynx in the Iberian peninsula. The latest census, from last year, shows that there are more than 2,000 adults and juveniles.EnvironmentJun 20
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More Quebec patients leave emergency rooms before being treated: studyThe number of patients who leave emergency rooms before being treated is increasing in Quebec, according to the results of a study by the Montreal Economic Institute.HealthJun 20
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CAQ changes controversial plan to build 2 mini hospitals to focus on seniorsQuebec is changing its controversial plan to build two mini private hospitals. Instead of providing services to a wider public, the latest plan is to focus on services for seniors.CanadaApr 17