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Legendary drummer Neil Peart dead at 67

Legendary drummer Neil Peart dead at 67

Member of Canadian rock trio Rush was considered one of the best rock drummers in history
Emergency services: 911 misdials are no joke

Emergency services: 911 misdials are no joke

'As an example, some of the newer iPhone models will dial 911 by pressing two buttons on either side of the phone at the same time,' says police official
How to help the evacuees of Australia’s bushfires

How to help the evacuees of Australia’s bushfires

Heartbreaking videos of the devastation in Australia have been surfacing all over social media, pushing people around the world to help out in every way possible
A peek at life when your husband has Alzheimer's disease

A peek at life when your husband has Alzheimer's disease

During January's Alzheimer's Awareness Month, award-winning author and playwright Jennifer Dance Bowen is sharing the story of how life has changed for her and husband Feroze Mohammed
Liberals set table for school-food program, warned to avoid top-down approach

Liberals set table for school-food program, warned to avoid top-down approach

It's a steep budget ask, and also potentially too ambitious for the current system to handle
New leader to be chosen by federal Conservative members on June 27

New leader to be chosen by federal Conservative members on June 27

Citizens must hold a valid Conservative Party membership to participate in the vote
Killing of Iranian general sparks concerns for safety of Canadian troops

Killing of Iranian general sparks concerns for safety of Canadian troops

Iran has been arming itself for decades, and while some may cheer Soleimani's death, he was a hero to many Iranians and his killing will unite the country against the West
No winning ticket for Friday night's record $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday night's record $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

The next draw is Jan. 7
OHIP changes now in effect, travellers urged to take notice

OHIP changes now in effect, travellers urged to take notice

OHIP no longer covers any out-of-country medical expenses
Ontario chiefs create Indigenous Sports Body

Ontario chiefs create Indigenous Sports Body

The goal is to open up more opportunities for Indigenous community members to access sport, physical activity, and active living programming