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March shines light on Self-Harm Awareness MonthSelf-harm is described as a non-suicidal injury, often done as a coping mechanism to deal with big emotions. While mental health stigma is lessening, more discussion is needed.Canada11 hours
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Mental health support after Tumbler Ridge shooting ‘essential,’ experts sayFederal leaders who spoke in the House of Commons on Wednesday noted the need for supports for Tumbler Ridge, as residents grapple with the losses and injuries from the attack.CanadaFeb 12
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What is B.C.’s Mental Health Act and why is it relevant to Tumbler Ridge shooting?Police say the Tumbler Ridge teenage shooter had previous Mental Health Act apprehensions, prompting renewed focus on the law in B.CCanadaFeb 14
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A search for mental health answers amid the trauma of Tumbler Ridge shootingsThe superintendent of the Peace River South school district has said students were not expected to return to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.CrimeMar 5
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Winnipeg father of 5 dies by suicide less than a year after devastating house fireDillon Hobson, a father of five, died by suicide less than a year after a massive house fire on Hathway Road stripped the family of their home.HealthJan 12
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Ultra-processed foods may be linked to behavioural issues in kids: studyThe study found that higher ultra-processed food intake at age three years was associated with adverse behavioural and emotional symptoms at age five years.HealthMar 10
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Martin Short’s family ‘devastated’ by death of daughter, Katherine, at 42Following the news of his daughter's death, Martin Short postponed three shows for his tour with longtime collaborator Steve Martin.EntertainmentFeb 25
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Full breakdown of the Lapu Lapu tragedy donations and where the money wentIn a statement to Global News the CEO of United Way BC said that every dollar they raised in response to the April 26 tragedy has gone and will go toward supporting the community.EconomyFeb 25
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Experts warn surge in online sports betting is drawing teens into gamblingExperts say easy-to-use betting apps and heavy advertising are fuelling a rise in sports gambling among teens, with some youths already reporting significant losses.CanadaMar 14
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More young men contacting Ontario gambling helpline, new study findsThe rate of young men contacting Ontario’s mental health helpline for gambling-related problems has spiked after the province allowed private online gambling, a new study suggests.CanadaMar 2
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Svetlana Dali, known stowaway, arrested after sneaking onto another flightUnited Airlines, which operated the flight, said it is 'investigating this incident and working with the appropriate authorities.'TrendingMar 2
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Immigration, medical assistance in dying on agenda as Alberta legislature resumesThe Alberta legislature is set to reconvene today, with the government's new budget to be tabled Thursday.PoliticsFeb 24
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OpenAI’s handling of Tumbler Ridge shooter info opens regulation questionsOpenAI said it did not inform police of Jesse Van Rootselaar's ChatGPT activity last summer because it did not meet an internal threshold of an 'imminent' threat.TechFeb 24
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Alberta budget has minister asking: ‘Is this the right tax structure for the province?’Albertans should be taking the time to think about whether the province’s tax structure is the right one nowadays, the finance minister says.PoliticsFeb 27
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Calgary mayor floats plebiscite after provincial education property tax increaseCalgary's mayor made the comments during a special meeting of council called to discuss the potential impact of the provincial budget on Calgarians.CanadaMar 4
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AI regulation and Canadians’ privacy in wake of Tumbler Ridge shootingAs experts gathered at a summit to discuss digital safety and privacy, especially among youth, the recent mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., was not far from people’s minds.Mar 13
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More questions about Lapu Lapu donations and where the money wentOf the 36 agencies that received grants through United Way’s Kapwa Strong Fund, the United Filipino Canadian Association of BC received the highest amount, totalling $165,000.EconomyFeb 24
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Ring of Fire roads to be complete by 2031, ahead of schedule: FordPremier Doug Ford said construction will begin in June and finish several years ahead of schedule, though the province had never said when it had hoped to complete road.PoliticsMar 2
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Patients detail ‘disaster’ inside emergency departments of Alberta hospitalsHealth workers say the crisis facing Alberta hospitals, including inadequate staff and funding, not enough infrastructure and a failure to plan, has been years in the making.HealthJan 28
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Inside the ‘con code’, the unwritten rules that may be fuelling prison violenceThe "con code" — a set of unwritten rules among inmates that they believe is behind a sharp rise in attacks behind bars.CrimeFeb 6