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BEYOND LOCAL: Unusual weather that brings snow to the Sahara desert

BEYOND LOCAL: Unusual weather that brings snow to the Sahara desert

The Atlas Mountains in particular act as a snowtrap because of their proximity to the Atlantic and elevation
BEYOND LOCAL: Could Ottawa police be sued for failing to arrest freedom convoy protesters?

BEYOND LOCAL: Could Ottawa police be sued for failing to arrest freedom convoy protesters?

In Canada, police can be sued for their failure to protect victims of crime in some circumstances
OPINION: How entertainment helps us understand conspiracy theories, anti-vax messaging and the infodemic

OPINION: How entertainment helps us understand conspiracy theories, anti-vax messaging and the infodemic

For centuries, writers have recognized that disease outbreaks spur the spread of incorrect information, or misinformation.
OPINION: Banning ‘Maus’ only exposes the significance of this searing graphic novel about the Holocaust

OPINION: Banning ‘Maus’ only exposes the significance of this searing graphic novel about the Holocaust

Art Spiegelman’s ‘Maus’ won a 1992 Pulitzer Prize
Injunction granted to prevent protesters from blocking Ambassador Bridge

Injunction granted to prevent protesters from blocking Ambassador Bridge

In a ruling late Friday afternoon, a judge gave the protestors until 7 p.m. to clear out, although it remained unclear when many would leave.
Voices from the protest: 'Freedom' Convoy in Ottawa (29 photos)

Voices from the protest: 'Freedom' Convoy in Ottawa (29 photos)

OrilliaMatters reporter Tyler Evans is in Ottawa to report on the protest in the nation's capital and talked to dozens of people about the demonstration and its impact
VIDEO: Guelph's singing city councillor takes on trucker protest with 'Crybabies Caravan'

VIDEO: Guelph's singing city councillor takes on trucker protest with 'Crybabies Caravan'

'Beating of the privilege chest. Inconvenience isn’t being oppressed,' sings Gordon in his song
Provinces to relax COVID-19 restrictions, say risk assessment lies with citizens

Provinces to relax COVID-19 restrictions, say risk assessment lies with citizens

Premier Jason Kenney said people need to live with COVID-19
CANADA: Officials won't let 'angry crowd' dictate COVID-19 policy, says public safety minister

CANADA: Officials won't let 'angry crowd' dictate COVID-19 policy, says public safety minister

Minister Marco Mendicino stressed the importance of science and good-faith efforts to deal with the pandemic
WORLD: Olympic athletes’ freedom of speech muted by China and Games organizers

WORLD: Olympic athletes’ freedom of speech muted by China and Games organizers

The International Olympic Committee has a demonstrated history of controlling athletes’ public statements, despite claiming that athletes are free to express their opinions in press conferences, in media interviews and on social media