World Economic Forum

• Researchers say extreme heat can increase mental health crises, local CMHA reports patient rise

  The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) of Thames Valley is seeing an increase in individuals seeking support services around London, Ont.

  Canada

  Aug 11
  
• Kelowna, B.C. technology company wins youth mental health challenge

  Curatio in partnership with Ontario-based company, OPTT, is one of 14 winners who were chosen to create innovative solutions to address youth mental health.

  Health

  Jun 9
  
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• Ukraine war, price shocks have ‘darkened’ economic outlook, leaders warn in Davos

  Political and business leaders gathering for the World Economic Forum (WEF) meet against a backdrop of inflation at its highest level in a generation in major economies.

  Economy

  May 23
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• Davos readies for World Economic Forum meeting after two-year hiatus

  World Economic Forum organizers postponed the meeting just before its traditional January slot, citing the difficulties of holding an in-person conference during COVID.

  Economy

  May 16
• Brian Jean’s ‘Great Reset,’ ‘globalist’ tweet an appeal to the far right: expert

  The terms globalist, Great Reset and the idea of “own nothing, rent everything” are thinly-veiled and well-worn far-right political dog whistles.

  Politics

  Mar 2
• Mastercard announces half-billion-dollar cybersecurity centre for Vancouver

  The company says the new centre will "accelerate innovation in digital and cyber security, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things."

  Jan 23, 2020
• Trump slams impeachment trial, touts U.S. economy at World Economic Forum

  "It's such a hoax," Trump said of the impeachment case against him. "I think it's so bad for our country."

  Politics

  Jan 22, 2020
• Teen activist Autumn Peltier appears at World Economic Forum with criticism for feds

  Teenage Indigenous water activist Autumn Peltier said she doesn't feel the country's federal politicians are focused enough on climate change, even after years of her campaigning for them to take action.

  Environment

  Jan 21, 2020
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• Trump short on climate change, boasts about U.S. economy in Davos speech

  The two-day visit will test Trump’s ability to balance his anger over being impeached with a desire to project leadership on the world stage.

  World

  Jan 21, 2020
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• Greta Thunberg scolds elites at World Economic Forum for inaction on climate change

  "Without treating it as a real crisis we cannot solve it,'' Thunberg told the crowd in Switzerland.

  World

  Jan 21, 2020