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BEYOND LOCAL: Ontario expanding access to RSV vaccines for children, pregnant women

BEYOND LOCAL: Ontario expanding access to RSV vaccines for children, pregnant women

Province says infants and high-risk children up to two years old will have access to new immunization to protect against respiratory syncytial virus
Pregnant MPP says 'medical emergency' caused her to crash into daycare

Pregnant MPP says 'medical emergency' caused her to crash into daycare

'The incident was very unfortunate and I am deeply sorry to those that were impacted,' Khanjin says after July 19 incident in south Barrie
BEYOND LOCAL: Jasper wildfire burns buildings, poor air quality forces some crews out

BEYOND LOCAL: Jasper wildfire burns buildings, poor air quality forces some crews out

Park's social media account says the fire has caused significant loss within the townsite
Who's to blame? Cambridge family devastated after being flooded out

Who's to blame? Cambridge family devastated after being flooded out

Last week's rain, combined with a dam being opened, leaves the family wondering who's to blame
Canadian flag will be carried by champions Andre De Grasse and Maude Charron for Olympics opening ceremony

Canadian flag will be carried by champions Andre De Grasse and Maude Charron for Olympics opening ceremony

The pair will lead Canada’s delegation at Friday’s Olympic opening ceremony to celebrate the beginning of the 2024 Summer Games
Waterloo Region planning new hospital on U of W site

Waterloo Region planning new hospital on U of W site

St. Mary’s General Hospital and Grand River Hospital partnering with university to plan development of land located west of Bearinger Road and Hagey Boulevard in Waterloo
BEYOND LOCAL: 'Pervasive environmental issue': Microplastics levels high in Toronto-caught fish

BEYOND LOCAL: 'Pervasive environmental issue': Microplastics levels high in Toronto-caught fish

The researchers looked at a total of 45 fish caught in Humber Bay, where the Humber River flows into Lake Ontario along Toronto's waterfront
BEYOND LOCAL: 'Startle factor': Canadian North simulator brings pilot training closer to real thing

BEYOND LOCAL: 'Startle factor': Canadian North simulator brings pilot training closer to real thing

The simulator was built by Canadian company CAE and is part of a new 9,000-square-metre training centre Canadian North is opening in Edmonton
BEYOND LOCAL: Repeated extreme weather events linked to rise in mental health problems, trauma

BEYOND LOCAL: Repeated extreme weather events linked to rise in mental health problems, trauma

Stefania Maggi, a psychology professor at Carleton University, said an extreme weather event — such as a fire, flood and heat wave — can leave lasting emotional consequences.
BEYOND LOCAL: Amazon says this year's Prime Day was its biggest ever

BEYOND LOCAL: Amazon says this year's Prime Day was its biggest ever

Adobe Analytics, which tracks online sales, said consumers spent $14.2 billion on Tuesday and Wednesday, up 11% compared to last year