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Trust essential in work-from-home era, experts say, after 'time theft' ruling

Trust essential in work-from-home era, experts say, after 'time theft' ruling

Their comments come days after British Columbia's Civil Resolution Tribunal ordered an accountant to pay her former employer more than $2,600 after tracking software showed she engaged in "time theft" while working at home
Officials estimate Ontario short 8,500 early childhood educators

Officials estimate Ontario short 8,500 early childhood educators

Province needs thousands of new registered early childhood educators as the province adds tens of thousands more child-care spaces under the national $10-a-day program, the government estimates
Former lieutenant-governor David Onley dies, current LG says

Former lieutenant-governor David Onley dies, current LG says

Onley, 72, a champion of disability rights, was Ontario's 28th lieutenant-governor
BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian man aims for Guinness world record for most marathons ran in a year

BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian man aims for Guinness world record for most marathons ran in a year

It’s a gamble, but one that’s worthwhile to Ben Pobjoy. The Mississauga, Ont., native has set out on a journey to break the Guinness world record for most marathons ran by a male in a year (239), held by American Larry Macon.
BEYOND LOCAL: Couples opt for micro-weddings amid inflation

BEYOND LOCAL: Couples opt for micro-weddings amid inflation

While many couples had smaller weddings in recent years because of pandemic restrictions, decades-high inflation is leading many to opt for a micro-wedding, which typically includes up to 50 guests
BEYOND LOCAL: Bell to drop 'Let's Talk' pledge in favour of $10M donation

BEYOND LOCAL: Bell to drop 'Let's Talk' pledge in favour of $10M donation

MONTREAL — Bell Canada says it is ending its annual practice of donating five cents to mental health programs each time someone uses the phrase "Bell Let's Talk" on a specific day in January.
Mother of abducted woman longs to hug her daughter

Mother of abducted woman longs to hug her daughter

'We are perpetually living in a limbo of emotions,' says mother of Elnaz Hajtamiri, who was abducted a year ago and hasn't been seen or heard from since
Construction company facing criminal charges in Barrie crash

Construction company facing criminal charges in Barrie crash

Condrain Company (1983) Ltd. faces six counts of criminal negligence causing death following last summer's catastrophic crash
CANADA: Jessie Fleming, Bev Priestman shortlisted for FIFA Best Football Awards

CANADA: Jessie Fleming, Bev Priestman shortlisted for FIFA Best Football Awards

Fleming, who has won the Canada Soccer Player of the Year Award the last two years, has won 111 caps for Canada and led the national team in minutes played in each of the last two seasons
Why are there so many cyberattacks lately? An explainer on the rising trend

Why are there so many cyberattacks lately? An explainer on the rising trend

The Canadian Press spoke with cybersecurity experts about whether cyberattacks are on the rise, why they are happening, and what people and businesses can do to protect themselves