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BEYOND LOCAL: Why gaming at school might not be such a bad thing

BEYOND LOCAL: Why gaming at school might not be such a bad thing

In Minecraft and other games, players are highly receptive to learning embedded in the game scenario
CANADA: American man continues fight to exhume unidentified Titanic victims

CANADA: American man continues fight to exhume unidentified Titanic victims

Bill Willard says he has the support of over 130 families who want to find out if their loved one's final resting place is here in Halifax
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada's approach to lunar exploration needs to be strategic, or we'll be left in orbit

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada's approach to lunar exploration needs to be strategic, or we'll be left in orbit

Canada’s involvement - beyond the Canadarm 3 - in lunar exploration and development is crucial, says professor of space robotics
BEYOND LOCAL: A decade of positive habits could change the face of our planet, expert says

BEYOND LOCAL: A decade of positive habits could change the face of our planet, expert says

Cities and countries aim to slash plastic waste within a decade, is it doable?
BEYOND LOCAL: Is it time to modernize taxation for Canadian cities?

BEYOND LOCAL: Is it time to modernize taxation for Canadian cities?

The digital economy will impact the ability of cities to generate revenue through traditional land-based taxes. A new solution is needed
Still no charges in human trafficking ring involving workers at central Ontario resorts

Still no charges in human trafficking ring involving workers at central Ontario resorts

Collingwood-area resort extends offer of full-time, permanent employment and staff housing to 23 workers
BEYOND LOCAL: It might be time to reconsider all those services you subscribe to

BEYOND LOCAL: It might be time to reconsider all those services you subscribe to

Person experts offer tips on how to curb 'subscription creep'
BEYOND LOCAL: Professor encourages you to do a little research this Earth Day

BEYOND LOCAL: Professor encourages you to do a little research this Earth Day

An expert says there are many things that trick us into thinking we're helping the environment, but a little research can change that
BEYOND LOCAL: Banning leggings would be policing women's bodies, professor says

BEYOND LOCAL: Banning leggings would be policing women's bodies, professor says

Leggings on women challenge all kinds of conventions about how they take up space with their strong and active bodies
BEYOND LOCAL: New global testing standards will force countries to revisit academic rankings

BEYOND LOCAL: New global testing standards will force countries to revisit academic rankings

Policy-makers must remember that the social consequences of a test are just as important as the test’s content