Better together: Why communal wellness is trending again
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Better together: Why communal wellness is trending again

Canadians are shifting from individual wellness practices to communal experiences, influenced by pandemic isolation. Shared wellness spaces like thermal baths and saunas promote social connections, address loneliness, and enhance mental health. These environments also offer a refuge from modern pressures, providing unstructured relaxation while reviving traditional bathing cultures.
5 steps to keep kids sun-safe this summer
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5 steps to keep kids sun-safe this summer

Active family days outdoors require effective sun protection, especially when engaging in sports and activities. Apply sunscreen 15 minutes before heading out, use broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, and plan to reapply after 80 minutes of sweating. Incorporate sun safety habits into breaks and ensure everyone, including adults, applies sunscreen consistently.
Indigenous leaders back Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew’s stance on Treaty Rights
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Indigenous leaders back Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew’s stance on Treaty Rights

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has received praise from First Nations leaders for challenging Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's views on Treaty rights and consultation duties. Kinew asserted that the responsibility to consult lies with the Alberta government, especially concerning impacts from proposed independence. Both leaders emphasize the importance of respecting Treaty rights.
Survey shows that nearly 9 in 10 Canadians favour some form of social media ban for those under 16
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Survey shows that nearly 9 in 10 Canadians favour some form of social media ban for those under 16

An Angus Reid poll reveals that 87 percent of Canadians support a partial ban on social media, with 75 percent of parents advocating a full ban for those under 16. Concerns over addiction, mental health, and cyberbullying dominate, while parents largely believe regulation should be their responsibility, not the government's.
Alberta fire chiefs seek enhancements to roadside safety messaging
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Alberta fire chiefs seek enhancements to roadside safety messaging

In Alberta, there is confusion regarding the rules for passing emergency vehicles. The Alberta Fire Chiefs Association urges a renewed public awareness campaign to emphasize the need to slow down to 60 km/h and move over when driving past stopped emergency vehicles. Enhanced visibility measures, like blue lights, aim to improve safety, but enforcement remains a concern.
Village of Alix says it wants fully staffed RCMP detachment
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Village of Alix says it wants fully staffed RCMP detachment

The Village of Alix council expressed a desire for a fully staffed RCMP detachment during a meeting on May 6. They discussed police priorities for the community, emphasizing the need for increased visibility and community involvement from the RCMP. They also raised concerns about staffing levels at the Bashaw detachment and agreed to communicate these issues to higher authorities.