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Would you pay to see a family doctor faster? Quebecers are, and critics are worried
Critics say the situation in Quebec should act as a warning of what could happen elsewhere in Canada if incremental steps in the direction of privatization are allowed to add up to giant leaps.
Low libido, intercourse pain, orgasm problems? Sexual-health doctors are trying to help
While help for male sexual dysfunction has been widely available since erectile dysfunction drug Viagra burst onto the scene — it was approved for use in Canada in 1999 — women's sexual health has remained largely shrouded in secrecy.
Why wait to retire? These Canadians are embracing the adult gap year instead
Human resources professionals say Canadian companies are seeing more employees asking to take absences from work that are longer than standard vacation time allows. Some call it a mini-retirement; others refer to it as an ‘adult gap year.’
This group is breaking down barriers to nature for Muslim students — one classroom at a time
A non-profit geared to creating an environmental movement within the Canadian Muslim community has taken its work inside the classroom. The aim is to help students make connections between sustainable habits and their cultural values.
New med school for family doctors aims to help solve the shortage. Can it do so with doctors alone?
The people behind a new medical school dedicated solely to turning out family doctors say the program is disrupting traditional medical education in a way that could help solve Canada’s shortage of family physicians. But critics say the effort is a drop in the bucket and that solutions to the primary care shortage lie elsewhere.
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Warmer temperatures have put chinook salmon — and a way of life — in grave danger
CBC Radio’s What on Earth travelled to Yukon this summer to explore how a warming climate has threatened chinook salmon, endangering not just the species but a cultural keystone for some Indigenous communities.
Should parents of boys set aside the topic of toxic masculinity? This author thinks so
The author of a new book about raising boys says that instead of striving to define positive versus toxic masculinity, parents should simply focus on raising good people — regardless of gender. But others say rigid ideas about masculinity are so pervasive we can't afford to ignore them.
Conversations about climate change can quickly go south. Here are 6 ways to make them better
Conversations about climate change can get really uncomfortable, really quickly, whether they’re happening in a meeting room or at your family’s annual summer barbecue. Applying conflict resolution principles can make those climate conversations go better.
Canadian seniors are wealthier than ever. Do seniors' discounts still make sense?
Though many seniors are not wealthy, the much higher incidence of poverty in younger groups has prompted some Canadians to question whether seniors should be the group to enjoy the most discounts on everything from bus fare to entertainment.
Trade your zucchini loaf for my jar of tomatoes? Why some Canadians are turning to bartering again
Although bartering's roots reach back to ancient times, long before cash and cryptocurrencies, some Canadians are returning to the practice, especially as they grapple with an affordability crisis.