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Great strides have been made in seniors housing, experts say, but communication remains a struggle — one that requires urgent attention as Canada’s immigrant population ages. One-third of seniors in social housing speak English as a second language. In 2009, 82-year-old Al Gosling was evicted by Toronto Community Housing and …

At a time of growing uncertainty, investors are once again looking to gold as a safe haven. But this time around, they’re buying gold bars and coins through stores such as Costco.  Amid global instability, gold prices are soaring and some retailers are cashing in. Warehouse stores in Canada aren’t …

Canada has begun rolling out its national dental care plan, with some seniors eligible to receiving free dental care by May. But there are still many unanswered questions about how the plan will work for those who provide the services — and whether it will be administratively and financially viable …

Candles lit up a section of Rideau River in Ottawa on Friday night where two teen boys died this week after falling through thin ice. Candles lit in memory of Ahmed Ahmed and Riley Cotter by Rideau River Friday night. Candles lit up a section of Rideau River in Ottawa …

With climate change impacting bird migration patterns, experts say the annual Christmas Bird Count plays a significant role in tracking the effects of the changing climate on bird populations.  The annual Christmas Bird Count has tracked population numbers and species diversity for 120 years. For three weeks every winter, thousands …

The Sun Tunnel isn’t the first greenhouse in a windy neighbourhood in St. John’s. But it stands out from the others: instead of glass, it’s mostly made out of opaque wood.  The Sun Tunnel uses opaque wood — not panes of glass — to help crops grow year-round. St John’s …

York Regional Police have recovered 25 stolen vehicles valued at more than $2.2 million from a parking lot in Mississauga and charged six people with multiple offences. In November members of the Auto Cargo Theft Unit became aware of a parking lot in Mississauga where multiple stolen vehicles were parked, …

A man has been charged with impaired driving for the 21st time, receiving a jail sentence of almost five years, according to Abbotsford police. A Friday release from the Abbotsford Police Department says Roy Heide, 66, was arrested after a motorcycle accident on Clearbrook Road on Aug. 15, 2022 that …

Fewer than half of Whistler Blackcomb’s trails are open, while Vancouver’s Mount Seymour is closed entirely while it waits for better conditions. El Niño expected to remain in place into spring, says Environment Canada. Abnormally warm weather in B.C. has created less than ideal conditions on ski hills as a …

The Fédération autonome de l’enseignement (FAE), which represents about 66,000 teachers, says it reached an agreement in principle with the government. FAE reaches agreement in principle with government. Hundreds of thousands of Quebec students will be returning to school after a union representing 40 per cent of teachers in the …