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BEYOND LOCAL: Too much sitting is bad for you — but some types are better than others

BEYOND LOCAL: Too much sitting is bad for you — but some types are better than others

Everyday environments and activities, from transportation to screen time to eating, are tailored nearly exclusively to prolonged sitting
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Province backtracks on playground closures

Province backtracks on playground closures

Premier Doug Ford said Saturday his government would revise health orders announced less than 24 hours earlier.
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WORLD: Funeral to praise Philip's 'courage' and support for queen

WORLD: Funeral to praise Philip's 'courage' and support for queen

Philip died on April 9 at the age of 99
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BEYOND LOCAL: How to cope with pandemic fatigue by imagining metaphors

BEYOND LOCAL: How to cope with pandemic fatigue by imagining metaphors

Metaphors are figures of speech that imply likeness; they can be useful tools in dealing with pandemic fatigue
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New COVID-19 restrictions take effect today: Here's what you need to know

New COVID-19 restrictions take effect today: Here's what you need to know

Police can now ask you for your home address and reason for not being at home
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House leader asks for investigation into leaked photo of Liberal MP William Amos

House leader asks for investigation into leaked photo of Liberal MP William Amos

OTTAWA — The government House leader has asked the Speaker of the House of Commons to investigate a photo leak of a Liberal MP caught naked on camera during a virtual sitting of Parliament.
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BEYOND LOCAL: How pets become pests

BEYOND LOCAL: How pets become pests

Some people are keeping ants as pets, but they should be very cautious
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CANADA: Expectations high as Trudeau Liberals get ready to unveil first pandemic budget

CANADA: Expectations high as Trudeau Liberals get ready to unveil first pandemic budget

Expectations on the budget are sky-high, said Elliot Hughes, a one-time adviser to former finance minister Bill Morneau
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CANADA: How you can tune in to Prince Philip's funeral online

CANADA: How you can tune in to Prince Philip's funeral online

Those close to the monarchy say there is every indication the Duke of Edinburgh would have wanted it this way, small and non-traditional
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COVID-19: Doctors say lowering age cut-off for AstraZeneca vaccine makes sense as cases surge

COVID-19: Doctors say lowering age cut-off for AstraZeneca vaccine makes sense as cases surge

Health Canada has deemed the vaccine safe, saying the benefits outweigh the risks
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