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Census data on Canada's transgender and non-binary population: By the numbers

For the first time, Statistics Canada differentiated between "sex at birth" and "gender" in the 2021 census. Here are some key figures from Wednesday's release of the results.
New census data offers snapshot of Canada's transgender population for first time

New census data offers snapshot of Canada's transgender population for first time

TORONTO — Census data released Wednesday offers an unprecedented snapshot of Canada's transgender population, showing 0.33 per cent of residents identify as a gender that differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

Public health investigating reports of severe liver disease in Canadian kids

OTTAWA — The Public Health Agency of Canada says it looking into reports of severe acute hepatitis, or liver inflammation, among young children in Canada.
Older people fret less about aging in place: AP-NORC Poll

Older people fret less about aging in place: AP-NORC Poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — The older you are, the less you fret about aging in your own home or community. That's a key insight from a new Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll, which found that U.S.
Maluma on historic Medellín show, fulfilling lifelong dream

Maluma on historic Medellín show, fulfilling lifelong dream

NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh from the special unveiling of his Madame Tussauds wax figure in Medellín, Colombia, Maluma is ready to give the largest concert ever held at the Atanasio Girardot Soccer Stadium in his hometown.
Canadian-American writer Ruth Ozeki among six finalists for literary Women's Prize

Canadian-American writer Ruth Ozeki among six finalists for literary Women's Prize

LONDON — Canadian-American writer Ruth Ozeki is among the finalists for this year's U.K.-based Women’s Prize for fiction.

Florida high school activist Jack Petocz receives PEN honor

NEW YORK (AP) — A Florida teen who became a prominent opponent of the state's so-called “Don't Say Gay” bill will be honored at next month's PEN America gala.
Review: French Quarter busker charts new course in Americana

Review: French Quarter busker charts new course in Americana

“A Walk Around the Sun," Erika Lewis (Independent) There's a sense of urgency in the lyrics of “A Walk Around the Sun," a hidden gem of a country-Americana project by a singer-songwriter known previously as the singer in a brassy French Quarter buske
In a multigenerational home, design choices can be emotional

In a multigenerational home, design choices can be emotional

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For summer travel deals, stay off the beaten path

For summer travel deals, stay off the beaten path

Many Americans are looking to travel this summer. Most hope to find a good deal. Unfortunately, that’s not how the law of supply and demand usually works. Air travel has nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels.
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