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CANADA: Abusive conditions in Canada's immigration detention system, human rights groups say

CANADA: Abusive conditions in Canada's immigration detention system, human rights groups say

The secretary general of Amnesty International Canada says the country’s abusive immigration detention system is in stark contrast to the rich diversity and the values of equality and justice that Canada is known for
OPINION: For teenagers, the internet helps during lockdowns but it's no substitute for the outside world

OPINION: For teenagers, the internet helps during lockdowns but it's no substitute for the outside world

The internet has helped teenagers continue learning and connect with others
ONTARIO: Helicopter at Nipigon-area forest fire went out of control at 3,000 feet

ONTARIO: Helicopter at Nipigon-area forest fire went out of control at 3,000 feet

The Transportation Safety Board says the pilot suffered serious injuries
BEYOND LOCAL: Are smartwatches a bigger distraction to drivers than mobile phones?

BEYOND LOCAL: Are smartwatches a bigger distraction to drivers than mobile phones?

Wearable devices, like smartwatches, are becoming ubiquitous
ONTARIO: Passenger can't recall which lights were on when boat struck by O'Leary's boat

ONTARIO: Passenger can't recall which lights were on when boat struck by O'Leary's boat

Susan Auricchio testified by video conference at the trial of Linda O'Leary, who is charged under the Canada Shipping Act in connection with the incident
VIDEO: Check out this loon feeding underwater

VIDEO: Check out this loon feeding underwater

Barrie photographer Kevin Biskaborn captures aquatic life in Kempenfelt Bay
BEYOND LOCAL: Some long-wear makeup linked to toxins harmful to health and environment, study says

BEYOND LOCAL: Some long-wear makeup linked to toxins harmful to health and environment, study says

A paper published finds that many common cosmetic products contain signs of a class of chemicals known as polyfluoroalkyl substances — or PFAS — that can contaminate water systems for generations and have been linked to serious health risks
ONTARIO: Boat had lights on when it was hit by vessel operated by Linda O'Leary, witness says

ONTARIO: Boat had lights on when it was hit by vessel operated by Linda O'Leary, witness says

Richard Ruh told an Ontario court the boat he was aboard had its navigation lights – a white overhead light and two green and red lights on the bow – on at the time of the late-night crash that killed two people
CANADA: Pandemic enabled small- and medium-sized businesses to work remotely, survey says

CANADA: Pandemic enabled small- and medium-sized businesses to work remotely, survey says

A new survey from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) found 74 per cent of small- and medium-sized business owners say they plan to offer employees the ability to work remotely post-pandemic
CANADA: Violent extremists driven by ideology turning to virtual currencies, federal centre says

CANADA: Violent extremists driven by ideology turning to virtual currencies, federal centre says

The centre, known as Fintrac, tries to pinpoint cash linked to terrorism and money laundering by sifting through millions of pieces of information annually from banks, insurance companies, securities dealers, money service businesses, real estate brokers, casinos and others