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OPINION: Canada’s next government should shift from reconciliation to decolonization and Indigenous self-determination

OPINION: Canada’s next government should shift from reconciliation to decolonization and Indigenous self-determination

Even though the MMIWG final report’s first Call for Justice was that the government must develop an action plan within one year, the federal government didn’t do it
CANADA: Hospital says protests against pandemic measures 'demoralizing' for health-care staff

CANADA: Hospital says protests against pandemic measures 'demoralizing' for health-care staff

The University Health Network, which runs Toronto General Hospital, made the comments in a statement ahead of a number of protests expected to take place at hospitals across Canada on Monday
CANADA: Growing vaccine mandates reveal split in labour movement

CANADA: Growing vaccine mandates reveal split in labour movement

The growing number of vaccine mandates in the public and private sectors have exposed a fault line in Canada's labour movement
OPINION: Parks are about promoting everyone’s public health — not just boosting homeowners’ property value

OPINION: Parks are about promoting everyone’s public health — not just boosting homeowners’ property value

Although the pandemic has clarified the beneficial role of parks in promoting health and well-being in urban communities, it has also highlighted inequities in accessing parks and green spaces
OPINION: Children’s concerns and feelings are ignored in back-to-school planning

OPINION: Children’s concerns and feelings are ignored in back-to-school planning

How do children feel about pandemic measures that affect their lives and sense of security?
BEYOND LOCAL: How your smartphone can help enhance cognitive abilities

BEYOND LOCAL: How your smartphone can help enhance cognitive abilities

Digital devices and technologies can enhance the way we learn and work, experts say
OPINION: As people continue working from home, the monthly transit pass needs to change to remain worth it

OPINION: As people continue working from home, the monthly transit pass needs to change to remain worth it

Transit agencies are worried it may take years to regain lost use from the COVID-19 pandemic
BEYOND LOCAL: 10 years later after How 50 Shades of Grey changed the landscape of self-publishing

BEYOND LOCAL: 10 years later after How 50 Shades of Grey changed the landscape of self-publishing

Substantial cultural commentary and numerous studies addressed how the ‘infamous’ novel influenced both readers and the publishing industry
BEYOND LOCAL: Big tree on your property? Best to check your insurance coverage before it comes down

BEYOND LOCAL: Big tree on your property? Best to check your insurance coverage before it comes down

Given that a fallen tree has the potential to be a dangerous hazard as well as a costly nuisance, certified arborist says it's wise to choose prevention whenever possible.
COVID-19: Sudbury man explains his refusal of mRNA vaccines

COVID-19: Sudbury man explains his refusal of mRNA vaccines

Chris Baron says new vaccine types is against ‘God’s will’ because it restructures RNA, although Health Canada says mRNA vaccines don’t work that way