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'Our kids are the sacrifices': Parents push schools to open

'Our kids are the sacrifices': Parents push schools to open

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. — The activism of Jennifer Dale began when she watched her third grade daughter struggle with distance learning, kicking and screaming through her online classes.
ER visits, long waits climb for kids in mental health crisis

ER visits, long waits climb for kids in mental health crisis

When children and teens are overwhelmed with anxiety, depression or thoughts of self-harm, they often wait days in emergency rooms because there aren’t enough psychiatric beds.
Scene from 'Elf' comes to life as Buddy meets dad in Boston

Scene from 'Elf' comes to life as Buddy meets dad in Boston

BOSTON — Just like a real-life movie, the story of Buddy the Elf meeting his biological father has come to life, just in time for the holidays.
Swiss slopes buzz as those of neighbours sit idle in pandemic

Swiss slopes buzz as those of neighbours sit idle in pandemic

GENEVA — Two weeks after beating COVID-19, Thierry Salamin huffs as his ski boots crunch through Swiss snow near the Matterhorn peak, readying for a downhill run with his mood as bright as his blue and fluorescent yellow ski getup and the sun overhea
Colorado student, scientist named Time's 'Kid of the Year'

Colorado student, scientist named Time's 'Kid of the Year'

LONE TREE, Colo.
''Purpose in the pain:' People appreciate life more, grieve differently in pandemic

''Purpose in the pain:' People appreciate life more, grieve differently in pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only changed the way we live our lives, but also the way we view death, say some experts. More than 12,000 Canadians have so far died due to COVID-19.
As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom

As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom

BURLINGTON, Vt. — By late morning on Oct. 28, staff at the University of Vermont Medical Center noticed the hospital’s phone system wasn’t working. Then the internet went down, and the Burlington-based centre 's technical infrastructure with it.
Review: 'Promising Young Woman' sdtk takes you on dark ride

Review: 'Promising Young Woman' sdtk takes you on dark ride

Various artists, “Promising Young Woman: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” (Capitol Records) The “Promising Young Woman” soundtrack will not play with your emotions.
COVID-19 restrictions prompting people to find creative ways to avoid cabin fever

COVID-19 restrictions prompting people to find creative ways to avoid cabin fever

WINNIPEG — Finding a way to get outdoors and connect — safely — with friends and family has already been a challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, with the thermometer dropping and winter at the door, it can be even harder.
CBC issues new guidelines on branded content amid Tandem paid-partnership controversy

CBC issues new guidelines on branded content amid Tandem paid-partnership controversy

TORONTO — The CBC has issued new guidelines it says will "further strengthen and clarify the boundaries" between its journalistic content and advertising.
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