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As Canada warms, infectious disease risks spread north

As Canada warms, infectious disease risks spread north

It was 15 years ago that Ontario student Justin Wood started feeling sick
BEYOND LOCAL: Suspect in 2023 Barrie bombing arrested in Ajax

BEYOND LOCAL: Suspect in 2023 Barrie bombing arrested in Ajax

'The arrest being made should put some ease into our community knowing that we accomplished what we said we were going to do,' says Barrie police official
How much speeding up alcohol sales in corner stores may cost

How much speeding up alcohol sales in corner stores may cost

The Ford government says the true cost won't be known until people are buying more drinks from grocery and convenience stores instead of the LCBO, but one of the opposition parties hazarded a guess
BEYOND LOCAL: Ontario, federal government reach $357M housing agreement

BEYOND LOCAL: Ontario, federal government reach $357M housing agreement

Ontario has submitted an ‘action plan’ with new measures to reflect how the province’s funding is delivered and how it will meet housing targets
Vaping in schools: $30M for surveillance, security won’t address student needs

Vaping in schools: $30M for surveillance, security won’t address student needs

The use of vape detectors in schools is marketed as a way to keep children safe, but some groups say it signals increased monitoring of students that raises privacy concerns
Can plants grow your meds? U of G researchers think so

Can plants grow your meds? U of G researchers think so

U of G researchers have recently confirmed molecular mechanisms that could turn molecular pharming research into industrial and commercial realities
Is work ethic what it used to be? Survey finds disconnect between perception and reality

Is work ethic what it used to be? Survey finds disconnect between perception and reality

While the pendulum seems to have swung to the ‘life’ side, some wonder if it has gone too far
BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto WNBA team arrives at 'critical moment in history' for women's sports: experts

BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto WNBA team arrives at 'critical moment in history' for women's sports: experts

The yet-to-be-named team is owned by Larry Tanenbaum's Kilmer Sports Ventures, which paid US$115 million for the expansion franchise
BEYOND LOCAL: RCMP adds ribbon skirt to uniform in effort to build bridges with Indigenous people

BEYOND LOCAL: RCMP adds ribbon skirt to uniform in effort to build bridges with Indigenous people

The addition demonstrates the RCMP's commitment to reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion
Board orders deportation for trucker who caused horrific Humboldt Broncos crash

Board orders deportation for trucker who caused horrific Humboldt Broncos crash

CALGARY — The truck driver who caused the horrific bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team was ordered Friday to be deported to India.