Новости за 27.12.2018

Being a parent — especially a new one — can sometimes drastically alter your sense of what's happening in the world.

Celebrities are trendsetters in everything from fashion to fitness to travel. But they're also big influencers among parents, especially when it comes to baby names.

A new year is often the time when many aim to set new healthy resolutions and also try something new. In recent years, "superfoods," ancient grains, and lesser-known vegetables made their way into our daily diets. Here's a round-up of the next nutrition trends that look like they might be big in 2019.

The year has birthed some pretty, pretty wild moments. Many have involved U.S. President Donald Trump (obviously), and technology entrepreneur Elon Musk had more than a few memorable facepalm incidents.

Dear fellow staycationers,

Christmas has come and gone, and I'm coming to terms with the fact that my family will be staying put this holiday season. No last-minute trip to Florida, no all-inclusive vacation to Mexico, no long road trip to visit family in Atlanta — just the five of us staycationing in Toronto.

When I was growing up in South Africa, travelling anywhere aside from local summer camp over the holidays was not even an option. My parents never spoke of where we could go... Читать дальше...

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy entered 2018 on an unexpectedly impressive run. The country begins 2019 on a healthy note but signs of weakness have raised a key question: how long until the good times come to an end?

OTTAWA — When Beckie Scott left behind her competitive cross-country ski career in 2006, the Olympic gold medallist didn't foresee the path she would take next.

A recent investigation of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board (TBPSB) highlights the myriad issues inherent to municipal police governance in Canada. Senator Murray Sinclair, who led the investigation, found that the TBPSB failed in its role to ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of police services in Thunder Bay. Senator Sinclair also found that the TBPSB lacked leadership and proper governance of the police service which has significantly affected the Indigenous community.

OTTAWA — "We took a one-per-cent growth rate under the Conservatives and turned it into a three-per-cent growth rate. We created 700,000 new jobs over the past three years, and right now we have the lowest unemployment rate in recorded history in Canada." — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

TORONTO — Bhutila Karpoche snaps her finger.

"Yes, you can count on me for the energy," she tells HuffPost Canada in her office at Queen's Park.

It's approaching 5 p.m. and Karpoche has been answering questions about her life for almost an hour. She's explaining why young people should hold public office, and how she convinces constituents of that when they're wary of her age.

"How old are you?" was a common question for the 34-year-old NDP MPP during Ontario's spring election campaign. Читать дальше...

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