Interest in sober festivals and non-alcoholic drinks is exploding, as young Canadians embrace sobriety or sober-curious communities
Category: Culture
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Are you ready to fight for Canada?
Donald Trump is cut from the same cloth as former GE CEO Jack Welch. Working for Welch taught me a lot about what Canada should expect next
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Cannabis survey reveals many positive trends—and some concerning ones
Cannabis legalization has achieved many of policymakers key goals, survey reveals. But many users remain unaware of cannabis’ key risks
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More Canadians are feeling older than their age, new poll shows
People’s ‘felt age’ varies between generations, with younger Canadians more likely to report feeling older—and vice versa
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Is ‘masculinity’ behind male loneliness and substance use disorders?
Men who adhere to traditional masculinity norms are more likely to be lonely, experts say — and at risk of struggling with addiction
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‘Culture saves lives’: B.C.’s first Indigenous youth detox program launches but faces uncertain future
Orca Lelum’s leaders say the delays they have faced launching an Indigenous youth detox program reflect broader problems with Indigenous program funding
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Is music finally reckoning with #MeToo?
The music industry had evaded a #MeToo reckoning like that experienced in Hollywood or the media. Until now
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Vatican thriller ‘Conclave’ drums up Oscars buzz in Toronto
Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow lead a powerhouse cast in buzzworthy performance
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Plenty of star power as Toronto film fest opens
Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Salma Hayek, Cate Blanchett and Nicole Kidman are just some of the names expected at TIFF
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Faceless mannequins show off clothes in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan’s capital, shop windows display dazzling ball gowns and three-piece wedding suits — with the face of each mannequin covered