Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

By Chloe Reichel Teenagers with hopes and plans for the future are less likely to perpetrate violence than those without such aspirations, a new research letter published in JAMA Pediatrics finds. The study surveyed 866 males aged 13-19 in low-resource neighborhoods in Pittsburgh. Over three-quarters of the respondents were black. The researchers asked the respondents to rate their views about…

The Alberta government is launching the province’s first program to build affordable homes directly designed and owned by Indigenous governments and organizations. The $120-million Indigenous Housing Capital Program will increase the supply of affordable homes for Indigenous peoples across the province. The investment is aligned with the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the…

Pets are an important part of people’s families and it is important that your furry family member is able to enjoy Canada’s National Parks with the rest of the family. However it is important for people to realize that pets can pose a risk to wildlife and wildlife can pose a risk to pets and…

We know that paying for parking can place additional stress or frustration on people visiting a hospital for care, or visiting loved ones receiving care. But we also know we need to manage our healthcare dollars to help provide the best patient care possible. That’s why it’s important to understand that our parking facilities need…

With more than 5,000 kilometres from coast to coast, it’s no wonder Canadians are fans of summertime road trips. “Hitting the road with your windows down and your favourite tunes on the radio is one of summer’s simplest pleasures, only enhanced by how beautiful our country’s landscapes are,” says Darryl Croft, automotive expert at OK…

By Greener Ideal Staff This summer is a hot one! And staying cool in the summer isn’t just a matter of cranking up the AC. You want to be comfortable without wasting electricity or harming the environment. The cost for your comfort should never impact the environment in an absurdly negative way, so ensure that you’re doing…

New rules to improve health and safety for farm and ranch workers have been finalized through strong collaboration between the agricultural sector and the Alberta government. On Dec. 1, waged, non-family farm and ranch workers will have similar rights and protections as other workers across Canada. These new changes address workplace hazards, safety training and…

Soccer has been dubbed “the world’s sport” for a reason. A recent survey by FIFA, soccer’s international governing body, found it’s a pastime shared by 265 million players around the globe. That’s about four per cent of the world’s population. This summer many of them will watch the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) World…