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BEYOND LOCAL: British Columbia's record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers

BEYOND LOCAL: British Columbia's record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers

British Columbia's wildfire season is the most destructive on record, with more than 15,000 square kilometres of the province burned
BEYOND LOCAL: Spending on fun isn’t impossible — it’s just hard, experts say

BEYOND LOCAL: Spending on fun isn’t impossible — it’s just hard, experts say

When the cost of nearly everything is on the rise it can be difficult for young Canadians to imagine putting money aside for wants, rather than solely for needs
Aging infrastructure struggling to keep up with storms, wildfires, changing climate

Aging infrastructure struggling to keep up with storms, wildfires, changing climate

'The infrastructure is overwhelmed because it isn't designed for such repeated, extreme events'
CANADA: Summer McIntosh wins gold in 200m butterfly at World Aquatics Championship

CANADA: Summer McIntosh wins gold in 200m butterfly at World Aquatics Championship

McIntosh is only the second Canadian to repeat as world champion, joining Kylie Masse. McIntosh and Masse are also the only Canadians with three career gold medals at the long-course world championships
Ontario moves to regulate therapy used in autism program

Ontario moves to regulate therapy used in autism program

The government signed off on the regulatory framework late last week, amid a controversy over a therapy centre near Barrie, Ont.
Former Sudburian turns to van life amid high housing costs

Former Sudburian turns to van life amid high housing costs

'Once I got past the mental game, I got to feeling quite proud of my small environment,' says woman, who now lives in Barrie
Flight delays at Canadian airlines far outstrip peers in U.S., despite improvements

Flight delays at Canadian airlines far outstrip peers in U.S., despite improvements

Overall, only half of Air Canada's 31,168 flights were on time between June 19 and July 16
Not all heat warnings are equal: 5 things about Canada's alert system for hot weather

Not all heat warnings are equal: 5 things about Canada's alert system for hot weather

Environment Canada has issued heat warnings this summer for parts of the country used to baking in the heat, but also in places unaccustomed to extended periods of hot weather
Most kids with autism won't get core therapy funding soon: Ontario ministry document

Most kids with autism won't get core therapy funding soon: Ontario ministry document

Days into his new role this spring as Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Michael Parsa was given a transition binder with information on the files he now oversees
Bolstering our buildings against climate change

Bolstering our buildings against climate change

How the built environment can better serve people as temperatures heat up