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Northern Ontario city has the country’s third-highest concentration of people 65 and up

The golden years are not all golden in Elliot Lake, Ont., where people 65 or older make up 42 per cent of the population, more than in almost any other urban area in Canada.
Montreal man faces charge for online post targeting prime minister

Montreal man faces charge for online post targeting prime minister

MONTREAL — A Montreal man appeared in court on Wednesday after he allegedly threatened in an online post to kill Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Four B.C. municipalities rank high on list of places with largest percentage of older residents, analysis finds

The golden years are not all golden in Parksville, B.C., where residents 65 and older make up 46 per cent of the population, more than in any other urban area in the country.
Canada coach Bev Priestman names 23-player roster for inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup

Canada coach Bev Priestman names 23-player roster for inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup

Canada coach Bev Priestman had one eye on this summer's Paris Olympics and the other on the 2027 FIFA World Cup in choosing her 23-player roster for the upcoming CONCACAF W Gold Cup.

Canada now has more than 100 urban centres where at least a quarter of the population is 65 or older: new analysis

The golden years are not all golden in the growing number of Canadian communities with high concentrations of older people, many of whom struggle with health, transportation and dementia care challenges.

Exodus of young people creates challenges for older adults struggling to find health-care and other services

The golden years are not all golden in Bathurst, N.B., where 36 per cent of residents are 65 or older, more than in almost any other urban area in Canada.
'Worried for the safety of youth': Teens stage walkout over Alberta gender policies

'Worried for the safety of youth': Teens stage walkout over Alberta gender policies

Sixteen-year-old Aspen Cervo says he began thinking about a student walkout over the Alberta government's planned policies around transgender youth right after Premier Danielle Smith announced them last week.
Winnipeg native Brady Oliveira looking to help Bombers win multiple titles

Winnipeg native Brady Oliveira looking to help Bombers win multiple titles

He entertained offers and seriously considered his football future, but Brady Oliveira just couldn't leave his hometown. The 2023 CFL rushing leader signed a two-year contract extension with the Blue Bombers on Tuesday.
Canadian marathoners Elmore, Levins earn Paris 2024 early nominations

Canadian marathoners Elmore, Levins earn Paris 2024 early nominations

TORONTO — Malindi Elmore and Cam Levins are heading to Paris this summer. Athletics Canada announced the two marathon runners earned early nominations to represent Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Calgary researchers develop new tool to diagnose genetic mutations within hours

Calgary researchers develop new tool to diagnose genetic mutations within hours

CALGARY — A Calgary researcher has developed a new tool that can detect the presence of genetic mutations within hours instead of weeks.