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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?
BEYOND LOCAL: ‘Schitt’s Creek’ holiday special: The menorah is still polished and lit, even in diaspora

BEYOND LOCAL: ‘Schitt’s Creek’ holiday special: The menorah is still polished and lit, even in diaspora

In Daniel and Eugene Levy’s new book about their hit TV show ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ the latter writes he hoped the ‘Merry Christmas, Johnny Rose’ episode would reflect his real-life ‘manic insanity about the holiday.’
CANADA: New group of African Canadian senators created to amplify Black voices

CANADA: New group of African Canadian senators created to amplify Black voices

It is a multi-group coalition, comprising members from both the Independent Senators Group and the Progressive Senate Group
Confusion at Canadian airports: Few details on COVID-19 testing rules for travellers

Confusion at Canadian airports: Few details on COVID-19 testing rules for travellers

As health officials from around the world warned about the new Omicron variant, Ottawa announced earlier this week that all air passengers entering Canada, except those from the United States, need to be tested upon arrival and isolate until they get their results
CANADA: Quebec police arrest man for online threats linked to self-declared 'queen of Canada'

CANADA: Quebec police arrest man for online threats linked to self-declared 'queen of Canada'

Police north of Montreal say they've arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly making online threats in connection with his support for a woman who claims to be the queen of Canada