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Earlier this month, the Canadian province of Alberta announced it would join Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia in restricting cell phone use in classrooms, with Education Minister Demetrios Nikolaides saying “the risks to students' mental health and academic achievement are real and we must take action now to combat these impacts.”In Los Angeles, the school board approved a cellphone ban, with board chair Jackie Goldberg saying, “This is a serious addiction.”The evidence has been accumulating for a long time and is becoming overwhelming. There are at least 54,006 studies on “social media addiction” on academia.edu. This is no longer just…

Breadcrumb LinksOpinionOPINION: Many young people feel deeply dissatisfied. For those who cannot afford to buy a home or have stable housing, the gap between aspirations and reality is large and widening.Published June 29, 2024 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 5 minute read To save this article, register for free here, or sign in if you have an account.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during the announcement of youth and education measures in Budget 2024 at Wanuskewin Heritage Park near Saskatoon on April 23. Photo by Heywood Yu/The Canadian PressArticle ContentsPrime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal Liberal Party are…

A New York police officer shoots and kills a 13-year-old boy as he falls to the ground, police say, using a replica gun.NEW YORK (AP) — Newly released video shows an upstate New York officer shooting and killing a 13-year-old boy who was pinned to the ground as he fled from police while pointing a replica handgun. The body camera video was released by the Utica Police Department late Saturday. The shooting happened Friday night after officers stopped two young men. Police said one of the young men ran and pointed what appeared to be a handgun at officers. Officers…

Joy McGinnis – Jun 29, 2024 / 6:00 pm | Story: 494632 Photo: The Canadian Press There are a number of credit cards that offer their holders the benefit of an annual companion fare voucher. The perk can definitely save you big bucks but only when used the right way. First, let’s take a look at the restrictions. I’m going to base the majority of this column on the WestJet companion fare, but any companion fare affiliated with a specific airline will be similar. The companion fare is valid for flights on WestJet aircraft only. It does not allow for…

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Image credit: Getty ImagesIs sugar what's missing from election manifestos?Article informationThere was a lot to consider in each party's manifesto on health and the NHS, with promises to reduce waiting lists, modernise hospitals and increase GP and dental appointments.But prevention plans were lacking in this political menu, as were suggestions on how to help stay healthy.With the growing crises of obesity and diabetes, and increasing numbers of children needing emergency treatment for tooth decay, some experts say preventing hospital stays is as important as treating people after they get sick. “Our nation's health is deteriorating, putting increasing strain on public…

Technology icons transfer data through programming code, artificial intelligence conceptGetty Technology has been an enabler of healthcare for years. From large organizations to small clinics, healthcare providers around the world have leveraged apps, data management platforms, and many other systems as key levers to streamline operations and drive better clinical outcomes. While modernization efforts are still underway, strategic focus is shifting to one major trend: AI. As healthcare providers face staff shortages and patients continue to demand quality care, AI is emerging as the go-to answer. With access to large data repositories containing patient-specific data, the technology can personalize healthcare…

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The 2024 college football season is just eight weeks away, with a high-profile game between Georgia Tech and Florida State in Dublin, Ireland. The game could have implications on the ACC title race, with the Yellow Jackets looking to prove they are one of the ACC's dark horse contenders and the Seminoles looking to defend their ACC title with an early win. It's no secret that Georgia Tech will play one of the toughest schedules in the country, starting with Florida State. The Yellow Jackets are set to win 5.5 games, and yesterday, CBS Sports college football analyst Chip Patterson…

Despite an afternoon rain, grills were sizzling at Wesley Clover Park on Saturday as seniors from the West Ottawa Community Resource Centre hosted a barbecue and games day to connect with younger people. Families piled food onto plates and scurried to shelter under rows of tents, challenging each other to old-fashioned games. “We're trying to bring the two groups together by introducing the types of games they used to play,” said Ian Rayburn, a client of the resource centre. While some people were busy playing Uno and chess, an intense game of Connect Four was taking place in one of…