7 d. ago N.S. missing kids: RCMP add other national agencies in search for Lilly and Jack

RCMP say the National Centre of Missing Persons and Canadian Centre for Child Protection have joined the investigation into the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan.

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2 w. ago Measles surge boosts support for mandatory school vaccines: poll

Polling by Angus Reid shows support for mandatory childhood measles vaccination has jumped over the past year, yet one in five parents remain hesitant or opposed.

Society

2 w. ago Almost 70% of Canadians want child vaccines to be mandatory, survey says

That's an increase from the 55 per cent of respondents who said the same thing last year, before a measles outbreak began

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2 w. ago Support for mandatory childhood vaccination increases, as measles outbreaks continue

As measles cases continue to rise, there are signs that support for mandatory childhood vaccination has grown in Canada.

Science

2 w. ago Almost 70% of Canadians surveyed want child vaccines to be mandatory: Poll

A new poll suggests nearly 70 per cent of Canadians support mandatory childhood vaccinations. The Angus Reid Institute survey comes as a measles outbreak touches several provinces, primarily infecting unvaccinated infants, kids and teens. The poll of almost 1,700 Canadians found 69 per cent of respondents between May 20 and 23 said proof of immunization […]

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3 w. ago Canadians will be getting government money with payouts this week

Eligible Canadians will get money from the government this week through several federal programs and one provincial program.With many Canadians grappling with rising living costs, these benefits certainly go a long way, so make sure to check if you're eligible.This week, families in Alberta can look forward to the Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB), which is paid out to each child. Eligible Canadians will receive three types of pensions this week: the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), the Old Age Security (OAS) pension, and the Veteran Disability Pension.Find out more about the different ways that Canadians will receive money from the government this week, along with the eligibility requirements for each program.Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB) — May 27The Alberta Child and Family Benefit offers financial support to lower- and middle-income families with children under the age of 18. To be eligible, families must meet the income criteria, file a tax return, reside in ...

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