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In the small community of Lucasville, N.S., there’s growing concern around road safety, as mass development in recent years responds to the province’s population boom. The historic African Nova Scotian settlement, which was established nearly 200 years ago, still has descendants living there today who are feeling the congestion as the community grows around them.

Canadians of all ages are feeling the pinch of inflation, but it seems that the current cost-of-living crisis is having a particularly heavy impact on the mental health of younger adults, according to a poll commissioned by RBC. Forty per cent of Canadian adults reported losing sleep worrying about money — a fact that may

The NHL has rescinded its ban on players using stick tape to support social causes, including rainbow Pride Tape. In a message on social media, the NHL issued a statement on symbolic tape in support of social causes. “After consultation with the NHL Players’ Association and the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition, players will now have the option

The use of forceps and vacuum delivery tools during labour has resulted in an alarmingly high number of maternal traumas in Canada, such as severe perineal and cervical tears, according to a recent report. Published in the BMJ on Thursday, an analysis spearheaded by McMaster University revealed that among high-income nations, Canada has the highest

With Halloween just around the corner, we want to see photos of your four-legged friends all dressed up for the holiday. Show off your Labrador in a lab coat, your Pekingese as a Power Ranger, your shorthair as a sheriff — or whatever creative costume or eerie backdrop you’ve come up with! Because as much

Ultra-processed foods like sugary drinks, potato chips and ready meals can cause withdrawal symptoms similar to people trying to quit smoking, prompting a team of scientists to advocate for the labelling of certain products as “addictive.” A report published Tuesday in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found that addiction to ultra-processed food affects 14 per cent

An iconic Canadian fast-food restaurant is signing on to Too Good To Go, an app that sells surplus food at a discount in an effort to reduce waste. As part of a national launch Wednesday, more than 200 Tim Hortons locations were added to the app’s list of partners. “Our first fully national rollout is

Popular weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, are associated with an increased risk of stomach paralysis, pancreatitis and bowel obstruction, according to a study released Thursday out of the University of British Columbia. The study, published in JAMA, found these adverse gastrointestinal effects happen in non-diabetic patients using the drugs specifically for weight

Canadians are keen to get away and relax under the sun this winter holiday season, polling shows, despite inflation and cost of living concerns. A new survey by Sunwing suggests almost half of those planning a trip to a sunny destination in the coming months say value for money is their top consideration when booking

Pamela Anderson is done with makeup. For the last few months, the Ladysmith, B.C.-born Anderson — who for much of her career was best-known as a Hollywood bombshell and Playboy model — has ditched her makeup almost entirely, opting instead for a relaxed, fresh-faced look with her freckles on full display. Even at the most