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Kilted Scotsman completes 8,000-kilometre fundraising walk across Canada

Kilted Scotsman completes 8,000-kilometre fundraising walk across Canada

Michael Yellowlees and his Alaskan husky, Luna, started their journey in Tofino, B.C., nine months ago.
New facilities coming to Kitchener's 'A Better Tent City'

New facilities coming to Kitchener's 'A Better Tent City'

On-site toilet, showers, laundry among add-ons on the way to the makeshift housing community
Stretch of shoreline on Manitoulin Island now protected land, conservation group says

Stretch of shoreline on Manitoulin Island now protected land, conservation group says

The non-profit organization says the 76 square kilometre parcel is one of its largest single-property acquisitions in Ontario to date
Ombud says veterans struggling needlessly as Ottawa ignores her recommendations

Ombud says veterans struggling needlessly as Ottawa ignores her recommendations

In an interview with The Canadian Press, Nishika Jardine noted her office’s mandate is to identify systemic barriers and unfairness in how veterans are treated, and put forward solutions on how those problems can be fixed
BEYOND LOCAL: Montréal Massacre anniversary: The media must play a key role in fighting femicide

BEYOND LOCAL: Montréal Massacre anniversary: The media must play a key role in fighting femicide

Although media often portray femicides as spontaneous “crimes of passion” when men kill their female partners, these femicides are the culmination of a history of violence in more than 70 per cent of cases — and are more often crimes of control.
Several major stores recall food, beauty, baby and toy products

Several major stores recall food, beauty, baby and toy products

Old Spice and Secret have recalled eight products alone due to the presence of benzene.
NACI advises boosters for those over 50, says 18 to 49-year-olds may receive one also

NACI advises boosters for those over 50, says 18 to 49-year-olds may receive one also

The group also said that people between the ages of 18 and 49 may be offered a booster dose of a mRNA vaccine at least six months after they are fully vaccinated
Omicron variant arrives in Thunder Bay

Omicron variant arrives in Thunder Bay

Up to eight people may be infected with the variant, first detected in southern Africa.
BEYOND LOCAL: Eating disorders have increased during COVID-19 — here’s how to recognize them and how to help

BEYOND LOCAL: Eating disorders have increased during COVID-19 — here’s how to recognize them and how to help

Those closest to someone who is struggling can be key in recognizing eating disorders
OPINION: Views on female ex-soldiers need to be challenged

OPINION: Views on female ex-soldiers need to be challenged

What are female ex-combatants' experiences when they return to civilian society?