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BEYOND LOCAL: Black youth face multiple barriers in accessing mental health care, experts say

BEYOND LOCAL: Black youth face multiple barriers in accessing mental health care, experts say

There's a big need for more Canadian race-based data to improve care for Black youth
BEYOND LOCAL: 'Who Owns Outer Space?' wins Donner Prize for best public policy book by a Canadian

BEYOND LOCAL: 'Who Owns Outer Space?' wins Donner Prize for best public policy book by a Canadian

Jurors praised their book as offering a "down to earth" analysis of a vital topic that explores both the scientific and governance aspects of space law
Ontario family receives massive hospital bill as part of LTC law, refuses to pay

Ontario family receives massive hospital bill as part of LTC law, refuses to pay

A southwestern Ontario woman has received an $8,400 bill from a hospital in Windsor, Ont., after she refused to put her mother in a nursing home she hated – and she says she has no intention of paying it
BEYOND LOCAL: WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto's Kilmer Group for 2026 season

BEYOND LOCAL: WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto's Kilmer Group for 2026 season

The reported deal would have Toronto's WNBA team start playing in May 2026
Breast cancer screening should start at age 40, Canadian Cancer Society says

Breast cancer screening should start at age 40, Canadian Cancer Society says

All provinces and territories should lower the starting age for breast cancer screening to 40, the Canadian Cancer Society said Thursday
Health minister committed to fixing dental-care double standard: hygienists

Health minister committed to fixing dental-care double standard: hygienists

A new national dental-care plan denies independent hygienists equal reimbursement for the same services offered in dentists' offices
'I’d like to die with a nice smile': Senior struggles to access new dental plan

'I’d like to die with a nice smile': Senior struggles to access new dental plan

Ontario Dental Association president says changes coming to Canadian Dental Care Plan; 'we are cautiously optimistic that our concerns will be addressed,' he says
There is no concern about a 'diminished supply' of doctors in Ontario: ministry

There is no concern about a 'diminished supply' of doctors in Ontario: ministry

Recruitment and retention of doctors in Ontario is 'not a major concern,' the Ministry of Health suggests in arguments it is making in arbitration with the Ontario Medical Association over physician compensation
BEYOND LOCAL: Teachers worry about conflicts with students over cell phone ban

BEYOND LOCAL: Teachers worry about conflicts with students over cell phone ban

Many questions still linger at local school boards about the province's ban on cell phones
Report warns of dramatic rise in antisemitic incidents in Canada in 2023

Report warns of dramatic rise in antisemitic incidents in Canada in 2023

Antisemitism in Canada exploded last year as the war unfolding in Israel and Gaza was used to "justify" the targeting of Jews in Canada, B'nai Brith said Monday as it released its latest report on antisemitism