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Last year, Australia became the first country to introduce a social media ban for youth under 16. France, Denmark, and Indonesia have also moved forward with legislation.

Self-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.

The superintendent of the Peace River South school district has said students were not expected to return to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.

Federal 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.

Police say the Tumbler Ridge teenage shooter had previous Mental Health Act apprehensions, prompting renewed focus on the law in B.C

Following the loss of several lives due to suicide, a First Nation north of Winnipeg declared a state of emergency and requested access to mental health support.  

Three-quarters (75 per cent) of surveyed Canadians say they support a 'full ban on social media use for anyone under the age of 16.'

With the April 30 deadline for Canadians to file their taxes, there are many benefits Canadians are eligible for that they may not be aware of.

Connor Ingram went from being told not to report to Utah Mammoth training camp to starting in goal for the playoff-bound Edmonton Oilers.

Larissa Rodriguez's family accuses Alani Nu and the Texas retailer that sold her the beverages of inadequately warning 'consumers of the serious risks' of the drinks.

New data shows the vast majority of the province's correctional facilities are operating with far more inmates than they were designed — and growing staffing problems.

The study found that higher ultra-processed food intake at age three years was associated with adverse behavioural and emotional symptoms at age five years.

Experts 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.

Ontario plans to add nearly 6,000 jail beds by 2050, documents obtained by University of Ottawa researchers through freedom-of-information laws show.

Most Canadians want the government to ban or regulate the use of algorithms to set prices, a new poll suggests — with half of respondents saying the practice is unfair.

The 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.

Following the news of his daughter's death, Martin Short postponed three shows for his tour with longtime collaborator Steve Martin.

In 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.

United Airlines, which operated the flight, said it is 'investigating this incident and working with the appropriate authorities.'

As 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.