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CANADA: National Trust puts North Bay's underground NORAD Complex on Endangered Places List

CANADA: National Trust puts North Bay's underground NORAD Complex on Endangered Places List

The National Trust notes that this unique site is in good condition and holds potential for creative and innovative reuse
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ONTARIO: Optometrists set to withdraw provincially covered services on Wednesday

ONTARIO: Optometrists set to withdraw provincially covered services on Wednesday

Optometrist group has argued its members are underfunded for services and are absorbing about 45 per cent of eye exam costs
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WORLD: More than 1,200 people with links to Canada still in Afghanistan, Garneau says

WORLD: More than 1,200 people with links to Canada still in Afghanistan, Garneau says

The comment followed the withdrawal of all American troops from Afghanistan on Monday, ending a 20-year war that cost billions of dollars and tens of thousands of lives, including those of more than 150 Canadian soldiers and civilians
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COVID-19: Musicians and musical communities improvise livelihoods in response to the pandemic

COVID-19: Musicians and musical communities improvise livelihoods in response to the pandemic

Musical communities and improvisation: ‘Finding a way out of no way’ in this year of precarious living
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BEYOND LOCAL: Mindfulness meditation can reduce negative mental health impact of COVID-19

BEYOND LOCAL: Mindfulness meditation can reduce negative mental health impact of COVID-19

Mindfulness refers to a mental state of focusing on the present moment
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ONTARIO: Court certifies class action against insurers related to COVID-19 losses

ONTARIO: Court certifies class action against insurers related to COVID-19 losses

The class action, launched by several small businesses including a suit store, a smoothie shop and a dance studio, claims businesses across Canada suffered billions of dollars in losses after they were forced to close because of the pandemic
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ONTARIO: Runny nose removed from symptom list on daily school COVID screener

ONTARIO: Runny nose removed from symptom list on daily school COVID screener

The updated online COVID-19 screening tool lists five categories of symptoms "most commonly associated with COVID-19"
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BEYOND LOCAL: How to avoid gender bias in job postings

BEYOND LOCAL: How to avoid gender bias in job postings

Research shows women job-seekers are turned off by job postings that use the type of language that appeals more to men
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BEYOND LOCAL: Parasites and their hosts are in an ‘arms race’ for survival – with evolutionary consequences

BEYOND LOCAL: Parasites and their hosts are in an ‘arms race’ for survival – with evolutionary consequences

Studying Icelandic rock ptarmigan has taught researchers about the relationships between hosts and parasites
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WORLD: Afghan official says 3 children killed in US strike on IS

WORLD: Afghan official says 3 children killed in US strike on IS

U.S. officials said the vehicle was carrying explosives and that the initial strike on Sunday set off secondary explosions
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