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Expert: Mental health declining among Quebec high school students, report finds

A report released today by Institut de la statistique du Qu茅bec finds that mental health issues are on the rise among high school students. The data indicate that rates of anxiety, depression, ADHD and other issues have been increasing since 2010.

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Published: 27 Nov 2024

Expert: World AIDS Day 2024

World AIDS Day, observed on Dec. 1, is a global effort to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS, which affects nearly 40 million people worldwide.

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Published: 27 Nov 2024

Experts: U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said he plans to impose a 25-per-cent tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico

Experts: U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said he plans to impose a 25-per-cent tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico

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Published: 26 Nov 2024

Expert: The science behind seasonal mood changes

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression linked to the changing seasons, particularly during fall and winter when daylight hours decrease. The reduced sunlight and lower vitamin D levels can lead to changes in mood, energy and sleep patterns. As well, the recent change back to standard time from daylight savings can disrupt circadian rhythms, with similar results.听听

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Published: 20 Nov 2024

Expert: Quebec to ban heating with fossil-fuel natural gas by 2040听

The Quebec government recently announced its plan to prohibit heating homes with fossil-fuel natural gas by 2040 as part of its broader efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.听

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Published: 19 Nov 2024

Expert: The war in Ukraine

After receiving U.S. permission to do so, Ukraine is firing long-range missiles supplied by the United States into Russia for the first time, senior U.S. and Ukrainian officials have said.

Maria Popova, Associate Professor, Jean Monnet Chair, Department of Political Science at 海角社区 is available to share her insights.

Published: 19 Nov 2024

Expert: Social media users moving from X to Bluesky听听

Expert: Social media users moving from X to Bluesky听听

Since the U.S. presidential election, more than 1 million users have moved from X to Bluesky. The social media platform now has over 15 million users compared to 9 million in September.听

Published: 14 Nov 2024

Expert: Government of Canada shuts down TikTok offices

Expert: Government of Canada shuts down TikTok offices

The Canadian federal government has ordered TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. to wind up its business operations in Canada due to concerns about national security.

Published: 14 Nov 2024

Expert: Digital detox challenge for youth during 24h PAUSE

The 24h PAUSE is held every third Sunday in November, inviting teens and young adults to set aside their screens for 24 hours. The event encourages young Quebecers to be mindful of their screen use and of the risks linked with hyperconnectivity.

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Published: 12 Nov 2024

Experts: COP 29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan听

Government leaders, scientists and activists are convening in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29). Dubbed the 鈥淔inance COP,鈥 this year's summit aims to mobilize financial support to help lower-income countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions.听听

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Published: 11 Nov 2024

Expert: First suspected human case of avian flu in Canada

A teenager in British Columbia has been hospitalized with a suspected case of H5N1 avian flu, marking the first human infection in Canada during the recent outbreak. The global spread of bird flu in poultry farms and wild bird populations has led to sporadic human cases, raising concerns over its potential public health impact.听

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Published: 11 Nov 2024

Experts: U.S. presidential election

The American elections are upon us and polls suggest it is going to be a tight race between the two听candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

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Published: 4 Nov 2024

Experts: Movember 2024

Movember is an annual campaign held in November to raise awareness and funds for men鈥檚 health issues, including prostate and testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.听听

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Published: 31 Oct 2024

Experts: Potential high-speed rail between Quebec City and Toronto听

The federal government is expected to announce plans to move forward with a high-speed rail project linking Quebec City and Toronto, with electric trains reportedly capable of reaching speeds of 300 km/h.

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Published: 29 Oct 2024

Experts: Halloween 2024听

With Halloween approaching, 海角社区 experts are available to offer insights on a range of related topics.听听

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Published: 25 Oct 2024

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