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BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian man aims for Guinness world record for most marathons ran in a year

BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian man aims for Guinness world record for most marathons ran in a year

It’s a gamble, but one that’s worthwhile to Ben Pobjoy. The Mississauga, Ont., native has set out on a journey to break the Guinness world record for most marathons ran by a male in a year (239), held by American Larry Macon.
BEYOND LOCAL: Couples opt for micro-weddings amid inflation

BEYOND LOCAL: Couples opt for micro-weddings amid inflation

While many couples had smaller weddings in recent years because of pandemic restrictions, decades-high inflation is leading many to opt for a micro-wedding, which typically includes up to 50 guests
BEYOND LOCAL: Bell to drop 'Let's Talk' pledge in favour of $10M donation

BEYOND LOCAL: Bell to drop 'Let's Talk' pledge in favour of $10M donation

MONTREAL — Bell Canada says it is ending its annual practice of donating five cents to mental health programs each time someone uses the phrase "Bell Let's Talk" on a specific day in January.
CANADA: Jessie Fleming, Bev Priestman shortlisted for FIFA Best Football Awards

CANADA: Jessie Fleming, Bev Priestman shortlisted for FIFA Best Football Awards

Fleming, who has won the Canada Soccer Player of the Year Award the last two years, has won 111 caps for Canada and led the national team in minutes played in each of the last two seasons
BEYOND LOCAL: 2022 auto sales lowest since 2009

BEYOND LOCAL: 2022 auto sales lowest since 2009

For 2022 as a whole, Automotive Consultants Inc. says the 1.49 million vehicles sold marks a 9.1 per cent decline compared with 2021
Village Media expands again, this time to Pelham

Village Media expands again, this time to Pelham

Unveiled this morning, PelhamToday.ca joins Village Media's growing network of hyperlocal news websites across Ontario
BEYOND LOCAL: CEO pay smashed records in 2021

BEYOND LOCAL: CEO pay smashed records in 2021

The CEO pay trends of 2021 are likely to have continued into 2022 as they were driven by historically high profits and historically high inflation
CANADA: Half of Canadian workers to seek new job in 2023, poll says

CANADA: Half of Canadian workers to seek new job in 2023, poll says

The latest polling found the workers most likely to make a career move include employees who have been with a company for two to four years, generation Z and millennials, tech workers and working parents
BEYOND LOCAL: Conservatives, NDP request meeting following holiday travel mess

BEYOND LOCAL: Conservatives, NDP request meeting following holiday travel mess

The Canadian Transportation Agency requires domestic air service operators to be majority-owned and controlled by Canadians, limiting options for travellers — especially in rural or remote areas
BEYOND LOCAL: Stop being so critical of yourself, says university expert

BEYOND LOCAL: Stop being so critical of yourself, says university expert

'Ongoing negative self-talk is destructive in the long term'