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BEYOND LOCAL: How an algorithm can help us detect 'fake news'

BEYOND LOCAL: How an algorithm can help us detect 'fake news'

In an attempt to address the growing problem of fake news online, an algorithm that identifies patterns in language may help distinguish between factual and inaccurate news articles
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CANADA: Transgender hate crimes on the rise, researcher says

CANADA: Transgender hate crimes on the rise, researcher says

With election season around the corner, there is no better time to put the fire under the feet of elected representatives
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CANADA: Community of believers say alien visitors have been right in front of us all along

CANADA: Community of believers say alien visitors have been right in front of us all along

Do you believe that alien life is out there?
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CANADA: Women in trades strategy underway, says forum

CANADA: Women in trades strategy underway, says forum

Canadian Apprenticeship Forum eyes 2020 for completion of National Strategy for Women in Trades
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CANADA: Nearly 1 in 4 teens have tried vaping. Here’s how parents can talk about it

CANADA: Nearly 1 in 4 teens have tried vaping. Here’s how parents can talk about it

Experts say it is worth discussing the health risks surrounding vaping with youth
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ONTARIO: Chicken nuggets recalled due to bone fragments

ONTARIO: Chicken nuggets recalled due to bone fragments

Company pulling St-Hubert brand chicken breast nuggets from shelves
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CANADA: Former PM Kim Campbell ‘rooting’ for hurricane to hit Trump’s Mar-a-Lago

CANADA: Former PM Kim Campbell ‘rooting’ for hurricane to hit Trump’s Mar-a-Lago

She made her controversial remark on Twitter
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CANADA: Hard-working immigrant wins $60M lottery, doesn't tell anyone for 10 months

CANADA: Hard-working immigrant wins $60M lottery, doesn't tell anyone for 10 months

He did tell his wife. Then he considered his options and put a lot of thought into what he would do with the money
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BEYOND LOCAL: Watch Canada's largest mural take shape

BEYOND LOCAL: Watch Canada's largest mural take shape

In five minutes, you can see the drab walls of Sudbury's old St. Joseph's Hospital transformed into a riot of colour
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ONTARIO: Cellphones will be banned in the classroom starting in November

ONTARIO: Cellphones will be banned in the classroom starting in November

The ban applies during instructional time at school
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