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BEYOND LOCAL: Cycling Canada says athletes can compete as chosen gender in non-UCI events

BEYOND LOCAL: Cycling Canada says athletes can compete as chosen gender in non-UCI events

It added that, for the rest of 2023, athletes may participate in Cycling Canada events and race categories not sanctioned by the UCI in the gender category identified on their current applicable licence or membership
CANADA: Coast guard floats a new solution to problem of abandoned boats

CANADA: Coast guard floats a new solution to problem of abandoned boats

In late June, the coast guard imposed its first fine under the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, a 2019 law that empowers authorities to penalize owners of boats that are hazardous to marine environments and public safety
Ontario man almost done recreating famous plane's cockpit in his garage

Ontario man almost done recreating famous plane's cockpit in his garage

Forty years ago today, Air Canada Flight AC143 made its miraculous landing in Gimli, Manitoba and Perry Van Veen has been captivated by the story ever since
CANADA: Capelin feed Newfoundland's puffins and whales, and some worry they're in trouble

CANADA: Capelin feed Newfoundland's puffins and whales, and some worry they're in trouble

According to the Fisheries Department's classification system, the capelin stock is in the "critical zone," which, according to the department's definition, means removals should be minimal and stock growth should be prioritized
CANADA: Meet the young Canadians on the frontlines of wildfire fight

CANADA: Meet the young Canadians on the frontlines of wildfire fight

Ken McMullen, president of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, said “a great deal of students" are involved in wildland firefighting
Greenhouses aim to bring fresh produce to the Far North

Greenhouses aim to bring fresh produce to the Far North

Inuvik Community Greenhouse looks to put a big dent in food insecurity
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada looks for positives after draw with Nigeria in World Cup opener

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada looks for positives after draw with Nigeria in World Cup opener

The Canadian women now leave Melbourne on Monday for Perth, some 2,720 kilometres to the west, to face No. 22 Ireland on Wednesday
Ontario can fine bad landlords up to $250,000. It never does.

Ontario can fine bad landlords up to $250,000. It never does.

Just over one landlord a month was fined in Ontario between 2019 and 2022, data show
Hospital nurses awarded average raises of 11% over two years

Hospital nurses awarded average raises of 11% over two years

Arbitrator cites a staffing crisis and high inflation
Several communities say paramedic services under intense pressure

Several communities say paramedic services under intense pressure

Some municipalities say they're experiencing worrying stretches of times during which no ambulances are available to respond to calls, but the province doesn't track the problem