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The Ergo Desk: A Chair's Best Friend

December 30, 2024

Ever felt chained to your desk all day? You're not alone. That's why the Ergo Desk was created. This Canadian innovation isn't just a standing desk; it also reclines like a chair. Why is that a big deal? Well, sitting all day can lead to some serious health issues like weight gain, heart problems, a

health

How a Single Pill is Changing Hypertension Care in Canada

December 29, 2024

Imagine you've just been diagnosed with mild-to-moderate hypertension. You're probably feeling a bit worried, right? Well, there's some good news from a study in Canada. Researchers wanted to see how well a single pill combination of two blood pressure medicines worked in the real world. This study,

politics

Canada & U. S. : Talking Borders and Tariffs at Mar-a-Lago

December 28, 2024

High-ranking Canadian officials met with some of Donald Trump's top aides at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly were there to chat with Howard Lutnick (future commerce department head) and Doug Burgum (future interior department head).

technology

Rhode Island Seeks to Boost Cybersecurity After Major Attack

December 28, 2024

Imagine you live in Rhode Island and rely on state services for retirement benefits. Recently, a cybersecurity attack hit the state's main service system—RIBridges. This left hundreds of thousands of people’s banking details, Social Security info, and personal data vulnerable. Whoops! There goes you

politics

Meeting in the Sunshine State: Canadian Ministers Face Off with Trump Team on Trade

December 28, 2024

As the sun shines over Florida, Canadian ministers are taking a trip to discuss a cloudy issue: potential tariffs on Canadian imports. The newly appointed Finance Minister, Dominic Leblanc, and Foreign Minister, Melanie Joly, flew to Palm Beach to chat with the team of US President-elect Donald Trum

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Canadian Ministers Visit Florida to Talk Trade and Border Security with Trump Team

December 27, 2024

You know what's going on? Two important Canadian leaders are heading to sunny Florida to chat with Donald Trump’s team. It's all about border security and trade. The Canadian finance minister, Dominic LeBlanc, and foreign minister, Mélanie Joly, are the two key players. They're meeting with some big

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Trump's Blunt Christmas Message: No Wishes for Biden's Pardoned Inmates

December 27, 2024

On Christmas Day, former President Donald Trump took to social media to express his displeasure with Joe Biden's decision to commute the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates. Trump, a long-time supporter of capital punishment, didn't mince words when he told the pardoned prisoners to go to hell

health

Meet Professor Deborah O'Connor

December 26, 2024

Get ready to meet Professor Deborah O'Connor, a big name in the world of gerontological social work. Deborah is Canadian and known globally for her impressive work. A doctoral student, Karen Wong, had the chance to interview Deborah before she retired. The chat wasn’t just a friendly catch-up; it wa

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How Adult Support in Teens' Activities Affects Their Mental Health

December 24, 2024

Did you know that the support teens get from adults in their organized activities can make a big difference in how they feel about themselves? A study tracked over 200 teens for six years to see how relationships with adults in sports and other activities changed over time and affected their mental

politics

Trump's Territorial Teases: Greenland, Panama, and Canada

December 24, 2024

President Trump has been hinting at expanding US territory by suggesting the US could absorb Canada, take over the Panama Canal, and even purchase Greenland from Denmark. These ideas, which Trump has mentioned casually, have raised eyebrows due to their similarity to the 19th-century concept of Mani