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B.C. falling behind on meeting seniors needs, advocate warnsBritish Columbia's seniors advocate says the province is falling behind in meeting the basic needs of its older residents.HealthDec 11, 2024
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Can cute AI robots help with aging and dementia? UBC study seeks to find outKiwi and Mango are small and plush, resemble a cross between Teletubbies and WALL-E, and have technology that allows them to move, learn, speak and recognize faces and voices.ScienceSep 20, 2023
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B.C. expects vaccine supply to double starting next weekIn total, Health Minister Adrian Dix said the province is expecting 1.1 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine in May. About 276,000 doses are expected next week.HealthApr 29, 2021
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Joe Biden’s win shows just how powerful the senior citizen vote is in AmericaOlder politicians have an advantage at the polls because their fellow older citizens are much more likely to cast a ballot than the young, says Thomas Klassen of York University.CommentaryNov 14, 2020
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Coronavirus: Age isn’t the only factor in COVID-19 severity, experts sayAs cases skyrocket in the U.S. and Europe, it’s becoming more clear that how healthy you were before the pandemic began plays a key role in how you fare regardless of how old you are.HealthMar 29, 2020
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Kingston’s Murney Tower restoration continuesWork on one of Kingston's historic Martello Towers continues.NewsFeb 22, 2019
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New stats on homelessness in Peterborough city, county reveal a few surprisesThe main causes of homelessness in Peterborough include family breakups and the high costs of accommodation.Jun 21, 2018
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Okanagan seniors refuse to glide away from passionIt's often considered a young person's sport, figure skating...Mar 2, 2017
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Saskatoon woman calls for better support for Alzheimer’s patientsA Saskatoon woman pleads for more coordinated care for Alzheimer's patients after going through what she calls a "confusing" system.HealthJan 20, 2017
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‘Why do you care how old I am?’ Montreal woman wants you to reconsider your beauty standardsAnnick Robinson was heading home to Montreal when a salesperson at a beauty kiosk called over to her.CanadaApr 14, 2016
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