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Toxic algae more prevalent as summers grow longer

Toxic algae more prevalent as summers grow longer

Hazardous algal blooms are starting earlier each year and lasting longer due to rising temperatures, warns University of Guelph aquatic toxicologist
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BEYOND LOCAL: Twenty-two Canadians fill NBA rosters, second most of any country in the league

BEYOND LOCAL: Twenty-two Canadians fill NBA rosters, second most of any country in the league

Canada is the second-most represented country in the NBA for the 11th consecutive season
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BEYOND LOCAL: Research from Alaska finds more polar bears are exposed to pathogens

BEYOND LOCAL: Research from Alaska finds more polar bears are exposed to pathogens

The study released on Wednesday says it highlights the need for increased surveillance of the polar bear population, including to see if the pathogens remain in flesh that could be consumed by people
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BEYOND LOCAL: By the numbers: A look at the women's hockey landscape in Canada

BEYOND LOCAL: By the numbers: A look at the women's hockey landscape in Canada

In the 2023-24 hockey season, there were 108,313 women and girls registered as players in Hockey Canada-sanctioned programs, which represented 19.9 per cent of all participants — the highest percentage in Canadian hockey history
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Ontario to expand access to fertility services with $150M over two years

Ontario to expand access to fertility services with $150M over two years

Ontario to expand the number of fertility clinics in the province
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BEYOND LOCAL: Pokemon cards, music royalties, sports memorabilia: Do alternative investments work?

BEYOND LOCAL: Pokemon cards, music royalties, sports memorabilia: Do alternative investments work?

For millennials and generation Z, indulging in niche collectibles such as limited-edition shoes, handbags or trading cards is another way non-traditional investing has taken shape
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Millionaire's $350M bet on Ontario’s private care regime almost ready

Millionaire's $350M bet on Ontario’s private care regime almost ready

The province is on track to issue a call-for-applications for licences for orthopedic surgical clinic licences later this fall
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Trudeau announces massive drop in immigration targets as Liberals make major pivot

Trudeau announces massive drop in immigration targets as Liberals make major pivot

Prime minister admits his government did not get the immigration balance right following the COVID-19 pandemic
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More than 5 million adults still lack access to primary care: report

More than 5 million adults still lack access to primary care: report

Canadian Institute for Health Information says most adults, particularly older adults in Ontario and Nunavut, have a regular primary-care provider, but 5.4 million adults still have no access to primary care
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'Some tears for sure' as iconic Canadian blues band takes final bow

'Some tears for sure' as iconic Canadian blues band takes final bow

Downchild Blues Band leader Donnie "Mr. Downchild" Walsh 'has always stayed true to his roots,' band member says as group brings final tour to MCC Saturday
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