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Ottawa Now - New report says some Canadians are drinking more frequently post-COVID
January 12, 2026
According to a new report, some Canadians are drinking more frequently than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing a rise in daily alcohol consumption and weekly binge drinking. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Dr. Hayley Hamilton, the Co-Director of CAMH’s Institute for Mental Health Policy and Research.
Late last month, New Brunswick premier Susan Holt told media that American Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were at the Calais, Maine, border along New Brunswick. She described the situation as “very, very uncomfortable” for people with cross-border family and business ties, leaving the impression of a United States immigration crackdown spilling into neighbouring communities.
Later the same day, Holt clarified her remarks, distancing herself from claims that ICE was operating near the Canada–US line. But the episode tapped into broader anxiety about the unrestrained and...
February 6, 2026 - 06:31 | Carmine Starnino | Walrus
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