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Car insurance is getting pricier. 5 ways to try lowering your premium
While not the most exciting household expense, car insurance is a necessity for drivers. Amid a rising cost of insurance, experts say taking the time to review your driving habits and policy details can mean a welcome difference in what you pay.
School boards hit with ransom demands linked to PowerSchool cyberattack
Canada's largest school board and others across North America have received ransom demands connected to the massive PowerSchool cybersecurity breach that hit during the winter break — this after the company paid hackers a ransom to delete the stolen data.
As adults, making friends can be challenging. Here are 6 steps to help you find your squad
Adulthood puts up a host of challenges to new friendships, from limited time after work and family obligations to shrinking social networks with age. People may realize years have passed since they've truly connected with friends. So, what's a grown-up seeking a solid squad or BFF to do?
The news cycle is tumultuous. News satirists aim to deliver the laughs people 'need so badly'
Given a federal election campaign, whiplash over tariffs, a mercurial leader to the south, plus a steady stream of everything else going on in the world, satirists think humour can be the balm we need.
Video games are spotty at getting Black hair right. Black artists are forging ahead to fix that
Portraying Black hair authentically hasn't seemed top of mind in many video games and digital media productions, but Black-led initiatives to help designers and developers better understand Afro-textured hair and hairstyles are driving change behind the scenes.
50 years ago, the Khmer Rouge began its reign of terror in Cambodia. Justice remains elusive
The catastrophic four-year rule, which saw up to two million people killed, sparked a drive to prosecute the regime's top leaders and paved the way for the International Criminal Court. But was justice ever served?
As these kids get hands-on with food, they're also learning about climate change
Mixing hands-on lessons about food with environmental education has been a recipe for success for some Canadian educators and advocates, sparking valuable connections and offering students practical, personal steps to take to address climate change.
Mortified about menstruation? Some Indigenous youth learn to celebrate it instead
Indigenous women are shifting the narrative about menstruation, honouring and celebrating a young person's first period and rejecting shame and stigma.
By 6, kids think boys are better than girls at computer science. These programs aim to change that
At age six, kids are typically building up their reading skills and starting to discover interests, but some also already hold the stereotypical belief that boys are better than girls at computer science and engineering, according to a recent study. Initiatives both inside and outside schools work to counter gender biases, but educators say early efforts are needed to make STEM somewhere girls can thrive.
New report decries fossil fuel industry influence in climate education
Environmental advocates are sounding the alarm about fossil fuel industry influence on energy, climate and environmental learning in Canada's classrooms, with a new report citing efforts like funding of school science fairs, field trips and activities to sponsoring teacher resource creators.