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CANADA: Broaden weather alert system to account for wildfires, expert urges

CANADA: Broaden weather alert system to account for wildfires, expert urges

The National Public Alerting System currently issues emergency notifications for tornadoes and severe storms
BEYOND LOCAL: Wildlife centre tries to save ducks covered in industrial fire residue

BEYOND LOCAL: Wildlife centre tries to save ducks covered in industrial fire residue

Once the ducks are healthy and waterproof again, the goal is to release them back into their habitat once the area has been cleaned
BEYOND LOCAL: Colleges, universities have role to play in solutions to housing crisis

BEYOND LOCAL: Colleges, universities have role to play in solutions to housing crisis

The Smart Prosperity Institute report says the provincial government's goal of building 1.5 million homes in 10 years is a good target, even if it will be "exceptionally difficult" to get there
BEYOND LOCAL: Camryn Rogers embracing self-imposed pressure with eyes on world title

BEYOND LOCAL: Camryn Rogers embracing self-imposed pressure with eyes on world title

With her worlds debut in 2022 past her now, the three-time national champion and Canadian record holder feels better prepared heading into Budapest, Hungary
CANADA: Annual grocery price increases continue to far outpace overall inflation

CANADA: Annual grocery price increases continue to far outpace overall inflation

While prices are still much higher than they were a year ago, consumers can at least look forward to fewer surprises at the grocery store
BEYOND LOCAL: Cheese-burger flavoured ice cream, pink macaroni top food highlights at 2023 'Ex'

BEYOND LOCAL: Cheese-burger flavoured ice cream, pink macaroni top food highlights at 2023 'Ex'

This year's Canadian National Exhibition will run from Aug. 18 until Sept. 4
BEYOND LOCAL: Matildas fans salute Australia's run to the Women's World Cup semifinals

BEYOND LOCAL: Matildas fans salute Australia's run to the Women's World Cup semifinals

Attendance for the first 32-team Women's World Cup has shattered records, with FIFA reporting a combined 1.85 million attendance for the first 62 games at an average 29,888 across 10 venues in Australia and New Zealand
BEYOND LOCAL: Swift's T.O. stops create opportunities, risks for brands tied to show

BEYOND LOCAL: Swift's T.O. stops create opportunities, risks for brands tied to show

The Eras tour, which kicked off in the U.S. in March and will span at least two years, has become one of the most lucrative shows in history
CANADA: Ontario proposing new regulations to protect workers from heat-related illnesses

CANADA: Ontario proposing new regulations to protect workers from heat-related illnesses

The proposal would require workplaces to comply with heat stress exposure limits for light to very heavy workloads in accordance with methods used to determine heat exposures
BEYOND LOCAL: Venus Williams has high praise for Canada's Leylah Fernandez

BEYOND LOCAL: Venus Williams has high praise for Canada's Leylah Fernandez

Fernandez has certainly left an impression on the veteran — much like she did with the tennis world during her compelling underdog run to the 2021 U.S. Open final