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BEYOND LOCAL: Rick 'The Mayor' mourned at outdoor service

BEYOND LOCAL: Rick 'The Mayor' mourned at outdoor service

'I’m sure, up there, he’s quite proud that this many people showed their love, because he deserved it,' says friend of Rick Chenery
BEYOND LOCAL: Orcas that hunt the world's biggest predators may be a new population, say scientists

BEYOND LOCAL: Orcas that hunt the world's biggest predators may be a new population, say scientists

Researchers say the orcas that were observed in nine encounters from 1997 to 2021 could either belong to a subpopulation of transient killer whales or a unique oceanic population
Beware of callers impersonating the RCMP

Beware of callers impersonating the RCMP

The fraudster proceeded to tell the victim that her Internet Protocol address was associated with an international child pornography and money laundering investigation and quickly transferred the victim to a fake RCMP Cyber Crimes Investigator
BEYOND LOCAL: After 50 years, Tommy John surgery is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return

BEYOND LOCAL: After 50 years, Tommy John surgery is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return

In the 50 years since Dr. Frank Jobe 's first Tommy John surgery, the operation has saved careers and earned fortunes
Renters have harder time accumulating wealth than homeowners: RBC economist

Renters have harder time accumulating wealth than homeowners: RBC economist

Renters face daunting barriers in their attempts to build wealth as they're forced to devote an increasing share of their income to keeping a roof over their head, said an RBC report Thursday
As alcohol consumption declines, a St. Patrick's Day with fewer raised glasses

As alcohol consumption declines, a St. Patrick's Day with fewer raised glasses

The usual sight of green-clad revellers celebrating St. Patrick's Day is expected across Canada on Sunday — but compared with a decade ago, fewer of them will be indulging in alcohol
BEYOND LOCAL: St. Brigid, the compassionate, sensible female patron saint of Ireland, gets a lot less recognition than St. Patrick

BEYOND LOCAL: St. Brigid, the compassionate, sensible female patron saint of Ireland, gets a lot less recognition than St. Patrick

Cogitosus recounted Brigid’s many purported miracles: As a girl, she gave away the household’s butter and bacon to hungry beggars and dogs, then miraculously replaced the food for her family
BEYOND LOCAL: Nightfall once brought firefighting reprieve, but no longer, Canadian study shows

BEYOND LOCAL: Nightfall once brought firefighting reprieve, but no longer, Canadian study shows

The study used wildfire records and satellite data to examine more than 23,500 blazes across North America from 2017 to 2020. The researchers identified 1,095 overnight burning events associated with 340 wildfires and found the vast majority spanned at least 10 square kilometres
Just 20 per cent of kids in Ontario's autism program got core therapy funding by the end of 2023

Just 20 per cent of kids in Ontario's autism program got core therapy funding by the end of 2023

Ontario keeps figures on the autism program secret — but The Trillium got an up-to-date picture through a series of freedom of information requests
International students face growing mental distress in Canada, advocates warn

International students face growing mental distress in Canada, advocates warn

When Gobindbir Singh describes the stress international students are under, he remembers a young man who called in tears