Expert: Alzheimer鈥檚 Awareness Month | January 2024聽
January is Alzheimer鈥檚 Awareness Month in Canada. More than 650,000 people have dementia in this country, and that number is expected to spike by 187% over the next 30 years, according to the Alzheimer Society of Canada. For people living with dementia, participating in activities they enjoy is key to maintaining their sense of self and quality of life.聽聽聽
Experts: Four changes to Canadian laws to watch for in 2024聽
A new year often brings new federal regulations and rules. In 2024, there will be a slew of new laws that come into effect with significant implications, including changes to Canada鈥檚 bail system, new timelines for the dental insurance program, a new tax on foreign tech companies, and changes to the federal carbon tax.聽
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Expert: Meta will limit reach of harmful content to teens on Facebook and Instagram 聽
Facing increased scrutiny over its social networks鈥� effects on teenage users, Meta announced Tuesday that teens on Facebook and Instagram will see less content related to self-harm and eating disorders. Meta already filters such content out of the feeds it recommends to users, such as Instagram鈥檚 Reels and Explore.
Experts: B.C. to offer Canada鈥檚 first at-home, self-screening test for cervical cancer聽
B.C. residents will soon become the first in Canada to have access to an at-home, self-screening test for cervical cancer. About 200 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer a year in the province, according to Premier David Eby. He said doctors in B.C. have been looking for ways to improve the diagnosis of human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause cervical cancer.
Experts: 2024 U.S. presidential election
U.S. President Joe Biden will lay out what he sees as the stakes of the 2024 presidential election 鈥� democracy and freedom 鈥� in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 6, his first campaign event of the new year. 鈥淭his Saturday will mark the three-year anniversary of when, with encouragement from Donald Trump, a violent mob breached our nation's Capital.
Experts: 2023 Holiday Season
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Expert: Health Canada approves updated COVID-19 vaccine ahead of holidays
Amidst the onset of respiratory illnesses this flu season, Canada has fortified its defences against the persistent threat of COVID-19 with the approval of another vaccine. Health Canada on December 5 approved the updated Novavax vaccine, marking the third updated booster available to Canadians alongside those from Pfizer and Moderna.
Expert: Myths and preconceptions of privacy in the age of AI聽
Protecting people from their personal information being used against them is more important every day as our lives become increasingly interconnected through data-driven products and services. In his new book, Ignacio Cofone challenges us to reevaluate conventional wisdom about data, showing how many of the rules that govern the information economy are outdated in today鈥檚 social and economic reality.聽聽
Expert: Canada鈥檚 winter forecast and the critical factor of El Ni帽o
El Ni帽o will be a major contributing factor to how the season ahead plays out. El Ni帽o has a reputation for bringing mild winters to much of Canada and it appears that this winter will feature one of the鈥痵trongest El Ni帽o events on record. So, can we expect a mild winter across the country this year? The answer is not so simple.
Expert: Canada reaches online news deal with Google
The Canadian government has reached a deal with Google over the Online News Act that will see the tech giant pay $100 million annually to publishers, and continue to allow access to Canadian news content on its platform.
Expert: International Day of Persons with Disabilities | December 3
Since its proclamation in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly in resolution 47/3, the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) has been celebrated annually on 3 December around the world.聽The observance of the IDPD aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and to mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.聽(
Experts: World AIDS Day | December 1
Every year, on December 1, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to show support for people living with and affected by HIV and to remember those who lost their lives to AIDS. (United Nations)
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Expert: With 420,000 Quebec public workers off the job today, unions announce 3 more strike days
The unions representing hundreds of thousands of public sector workers who walked off the job today have announced three more strike days planned for November 21 to 23 unless a deal can be reached before then. About 420,000 public sector workers are striking as part of a one-day walkout meant to put pressure on the Quebec government. (CBC News)
Expert: Halloween candy, 'shrinkflation' and spending habits
Halloween is a celebration often spent indulging in chocolate, binging scary movies, and perhaps investing time and money into creative costume designs. But for many Canadians, the preparations can be costly. For candy alone, the average household will spend anywhere from $25 to $40, according to experts. (CTV News)
Expert: How climate change can affect fall colours聽
The customary reds, oranges and yellows of the trees, marking the arrival of fall, may have appeared early this year, or not at all. The dramatic summer weather that brought wildfires in some parts of the country and heavy rain in others is being reflected in fall colours across Canada, researchers say.
