Despite health risks, more than a quarter of high schoolers say they vape, study finds – CBC

“Vapes were initially marketed as a potential solution to tobacco smoking, with claims that they could be a less harmful alternative. The data from the 2019 Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey showed 26 per cent of respondents reported having used a vape. When it comes to grade levels, the research showed Grade 10 and […]

Too much investment, lack of emotional regulation leading to parents’ abuse of hockey refs … – CBC

“That investment might be money but it also is time. He said a U13 player was beginning to yell at referees after a whistle, and when Hancock turned to tell the player to settle down, the player apologized. “He just escalated more. “I wouldn’t say it’s as simple as knocking over the one domino. By submitting […]

No more clumpy lipgloss: How TikTok’s ‘deinfluencing’ trend became a marketing tactic | CBC News

She doesn’t mince words during her TikTok video, which has upped her follower count by a few thousand. But deinfluencing is a content strategy in itself, according to the Canadian creators, industry and marketing experts who spoke with CBC News. “Trust is the number one commodity that these influencers have,” Hunichen said. Deinfluencing is a […]

Canada’s building more apartments than it has in years. Can the trend continue? – CBC

The level of construction also varied region-by-region. People moving to Canada — and within Canada — have also added pressure to different markets, and as immigration ramps up as a way to fill critical labour shortages, the demand for rentals is expected to continue to grow. The recent rise in rental construction has been driven, at […]

Recent overdose deaths in Simcoe-Muskoka part of an ‘ongoing trend,’ experts say – CBC

The warning advised the public that a “highly potent and potentially fatal strain” of illicit opioid may be circulating in Simcoe County and the District Municipality of Muskoka. Dr. “At that time, it was clearly unacceptably high levels when alarm bells were already ringing. “In remote locations, accessibility to care is a huge barrier. By submitting a comment, […]