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BEYOND LOCAL: Does 'foodie culture' contribute to structural racism?

BEYOND LOCAL: Does 'foodie culture' contribute to structural racism?

Are we sustainable consumers, eating organic and non-GMO foods that are healthy for us and our environment? Or are we social media users concerned with trendy foods, ingredients and cuisines?
Beyond Local: Everybody pays to clean up the mining industry's mess, says prof

Beyond Local: Everybody pays to clean up the mining industry's mess, says prof

A recent ruling says bankrupt oil companies need to pay for cleanup, but that's not yet the case for the mining industry
BEYOND LOCAL: Winter months could be a great time to create new family traditions

BEYOND LOCAL: Winter months could be a great time to create new family traditions

Studies say family rituals contribute to the rhythm and predictability of family life and they support child development
ONTARIO: This guy has tips if you are looking to up your shovel game

ONTARIO: This guy has tips if you are looking to up your shovel game

It's an ingenious snow shoveling method that's gone viral
ONTARIO: University of Guelph takes a unique approach to eliminate single-use plastics

ONTARIO: University of Guelph takes a unique approach to eliminate single-use plastics

The ICON class is an interdisciplinary approach to solving real-world problems
ONTARIO: Bigger classes may negatively affect student learning, development

ONTARIO: Bigger classes may negatively affect student learning, development

Experts in Early Childhood Studies say secure relationships between teachers and young children matter
CANADA: Push for study of coerced sterilization gains strength on Parliament Hill

CANADA: Push for study of coerced sterilization gains strength on Parliament Hill

NDP health critic Don Davies warned Canada is at the "very cusp" of uncovering serious human-rights abuses affecting vulnerable women including those who are Indigenous, those living with disabilities and those who have low incomes
CANADA: Upstart lobster gets in on Groundhog Day

CANADA: Upstart lobster gets in on Groundhog Day

Also, lobster beer is a thing. Did you know that?
ONTARIO: Health Coalition warns violence, abuse on the rise in long-term facilities

ONTARIO: Health Coalition warns violence, abuse on the rise in long-term facilities

A plan should be developed and implemented to increase the number of long-term care beds in the province, in the public and non-profit sectors, Coalition says
CANADA: Where's the weed? Canada's cannabis shortage causes concern

CANADA: Where's the weed? Canada's cannabis shortage causes concern

Michael J. Armstrong, Associate professor of operations research at Brock U, speculates on why dry cannabis shortfalls are prevalent in Canada right now