Teens

• Surrey mayor criticizes disbanding of gang unit after teen double homicide

  Surrey’s mayor is raising concerns about dismantling a specialized gang unit after two teens were killed in a targeted shooting.

  Crime

  May 11
  
• Australia teen social media ban closes 4.7M accounts in 1st month

  Social media companies have collectively deactivated nearly five million accounts belonging to Australian teenagers just a month after a world-first ban on under-16s took effect.

  World

  Jan 15
  
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• Quebec committee recommends restricting social media accounts for youth under 14

  The recommendation was in the final report of the all-party committee studying the impact of screen time on young people’s health.

  Canada

  May 29, 2025
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• 3 teens armed with hammers arrested after Oshawa jewelry store robbery

  Three teenagers were arrested after a jewelry store in Oshawa, Ont., was robbed Saturday evening. This incident marked the second time the business was robbed this year.

  Crime

  Feb 26, 2024
• 10 gifts your teen will *actually* want

  From noise-canceling headphones to a cozy throw, read on for ten gift ideas to give your favourite teen this holiday season.

  The Curator

  Dec 1, 2023
• Alberta’s first public mental health park opens in Calgary

  Alberta’s first park dedicated to enhancing mental health officially opened in Calgary on Saturday. 

  Health

  Sep 23, 2023
• Federal funding application denial a setback for Kingston, Ont. youth hub

  Home Base Housings plans for a youth hub has taken a hit after $14M federal rapid housing initiative program denies the application.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2023
• Driver charged after teens hit by car in Woodstock, Ont.

  Police in Woodstock, Ont., said a group of teens were crossing the road in the area of Dundas and Finke streets Thursday when a car driven by another teen hit two of them. 

  Traffic

  May 13, 2023
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• Alberta’s youth mental health crisis is getting worse, but what can be done?

  Data from Alberta Health Services shows more and more youth are visiting the hospital for mental-health-related in high frequencies year over year.

  Health

  May 9, 2023
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• 13-year-old St. Thomas, Ont. teen charged after hitting, threatening to kill police

  A 13-year-old was charged with assault, resisting arrest and uttering threats. The youth has been released with a future court date. 

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2023