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Abortion in Canada: Understanding the experiences and choices of women who’ve faced unwanted pregnancies
Most who either chose abortion or carried pregnancy to term at peace with their decisions November 22, 2022 – An unplanned or unwanted pregnancy is a life experience that has touched nearly three-in-ten Canadian women, but their anxieties, challenges, and
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Fifi, Fido & Affordability: As cost of living rises, pet owners praise veterinarian care but say it costs too much
Canadian pet owners who have insurance give the service mixed reviews November 17, 2022 – Thousands of Canadian households welcomed furry friends into their homes during the pandemic but the end of social distancing means there is less time to
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Democracy in North America: Significant segments in Canada, U.S. open to authoritarian leadership
Age, isolation, and disillusionment with government contribute to anti-democratic sentiments November 7, 2022 – With mid-term elections looming in the U.S. and Canadians learning new details daily about the circumstances that led to the first-ever use of the Emergencies Act,
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Metro Vancouver: Full or partial amalgamation supported by half in the region, highest enthusiasm on North Shore
New mayors and councils have work to do on housing, homelessness, crime, as region’s top issues November 2, 2022 – As Metro Vancouver’s new and returning municipal leaders begin their term, data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds many
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Streamed Out: Cost of living crunch prompts one-in-three to cancel streaming subscriptions in last six months
Cable TV subscriptions continue steady decline; landline use plummets in last decade October 27, 2022 – While House of the Dragon, Stranger Things or the latest Marvel offering may still represent must-see viewing for Canadians, households across the country are
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Concerns over crime climb to decade high; confidence in RCMP plummets below majority
Indigenous and visible minorities voice lower levels of confidence in RCMP October 13, 2022 – As reported violent crimes continue to tick upward across the country, Canadians have taken notice, and their concern about community crime rates has hit its
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