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BEYOND LOCAL: Rockin' the food you've got will help save money and the environment, study says

BEYOND LOCAL: Rockin' the food you've got will help save money and the environment, study says

Research shows that the average Canadian household generates about three kilograms (or almost six pounds) of avoidable food waste per week
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BEYOND LOCAL: Why some women are afraid to run in public

BEYOND LOCAL: Why some women are afraid to run in public

A recent survey found that 67 per cent of women reported feeling at least 'sometimes concerned' that they would be physically assaulted while running
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CANADA: 4 in 10 voters say a minority government is best but most prefer a majority, poll says

CANADA: 4 in 10 voters say a minority government is best but most prefer a majority, poll says

The poll also suggested that 36 per cent of voters displayed a lack of enthusiasm for any party
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CANADA: What Gen-Z voters are worried about

CANADA: What Gen-Z voters are worried about

There are often links between young people, general apathy and low voter turn out, but some Gen Z-ers think it’s changing
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CANADA: Border agency ‘cancels’ arrest warrants for people it wants to deport but cannot find

CANADA: Border agency ‘cancels’ arrest warrants for people it wants to deport but cannot find

There is no way for the government to know or even suspect that someone visiting Canada may have overstayed their welcome
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ONTARIO: Source remains elusive in Orillia's legionnaires' disease outbreak

ONTARIO: Source remains elusive in Orillia's legionnaires' disease outbreak

Samples have been sent for testing but 'completely definitive' ruling on source has not yet happened; 'It's a very big team effort' official says of investigation
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CANADA: After a year of legal weed, some questions we’ve answered and some we haven’t

CANADA: After a year of legal weed, some questions we’ve answered and some we haven’t

Edibles and drinkable products may start to be available as early as Dec. 17
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CANADA: Are we choosing 'play-to-win attitudes' for victory in youth hockey over personal development?

CANADA: Are we choosing 'play-to-win attitudes' for victory in youth hockey over personal development?

Youth hockey’s play-to-win culture means that children’s personal development is pushed to the side in pursuit of victory, expert says
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BEYOND LOCAL: Calling all huggers! Newmarket wants to break a world record

BEYOND LOCAL: Calling all huggers! Newmarket wants to break a world record

Hugs4Hope aims to claim the record for the most hugs in one hour by a team of eight on Sunday, Oct. 27
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CANADA: Construction completed on the largest First Nation wind project in the country

CANADA: Construction completed on the largest First Nation wind project in the country

Pattern Energy Group and Nigig Power Corporation announced the completion of the Henvey Inlet Wind power facility on Oct. 15
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