Youth

• High unemployment in Kelowna making it hard for young people to find work

  Some have handed out résumé after résumé, only to hear nothing back. Hooman Matin says he visited more than 20 stores before finally getting an interview

  Canada

  Jul 24
  
• Canada’s youth a ‘generation at risk’ amid bullying, poverty: report

  The report found 71 per cent of youth between the ages 12 and 17 reported experiencing at least one form of bullying in the past 12 months.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2025
  
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• CNE receives record-breaking 54K job applications amid high youth unemployment

  The CNE is set to host one of its biggest job fairs on July 30, with 54,000 applications vying for 5,000 seasonal roles amid high youth unemployment rates.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2025
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• Edmonton youth gets new lease on life with all-terrain wheelchair

  An Edmonton youth who suffered a spinal cord injury now has the chance to regain some of the freedom he once had thanks to a new wheelchair.

  Features

  May 24, 2024
• Vape liquids may release hundreds of toxic chemicals when inhaled, study finds

  The Ireland-based researchers found about 127 acute toxins, 153 health hazards and 225 irritants in the studied vaping products.

  Canada

  May 11, 2024
• Toxic metals in vapes may pose major health risks for youth, study finds

  The study, published Monday in the Tobacco Control journal, says vaping may increase the risk of exposure to lead, uranium and cadmium.

  Health

  May 1, 2024
• Liberal government turning to influencers to appeal to Canadian youth

  The federal Liberals are embracing influencers as they seek to win back disillusioned millennials, gen-Z voters and others who consume information through social media.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2024
• Advocate hopeful after Ottawa announces $500M for youth mental health

  'We need people working with families. We need people building capacity with communities and families and neighbourhoods so that we all look after the kids together.'

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2024
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• Youth sexually assaulted in North Vancouver park washroom

  North Vancouver RCMP warn the public after male youth was allegedly sexually assaulted inside River Inter Park washroom.

  Crime

  Feb 29, 2024
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• Grant applications open for Manitoba organizations looking for summer youth employment

  The urban and hometown green team program is open for grant applications from organizations looking to hire youth over the summer, according to the province of Manitoba.

  Education

  Jan 31, 2024