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BEYOND LOCAL: How social media has amplified and accelerated Drake and Kendrick Lamar's rap battle

BEYOND LOCAL: How social media has amplified and accelerated Drake and Kendrick Lamar's rap battle

While rap battles are as old as hip-hop itself, it's the speed and scale that sets this fight apart
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BEYOND LOCAL: How do you stop a player like McDavid? By committee, Canucks say

BEYOND LOCAL: How do you stop a player like McDavid? By committee, Canucks say

Over six post-season runs, the elite centre has amassed 30 goals and 58 assists
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BEYOND LOCAL: Black youth face multiple barriers in accessing mental health care, experts say

BEYOND LOCAL: Black youth face multiple barriers in accessing mental health care, experts say

There's a big need for more Canadian race-based data to improve care for Black youth
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BEYOND LOCAL: 'Who Owns Outer Space?' wins Donner Prize for best public policy book by a Canadian

BEYOND LOCAL: 'Who Owns Outer Space?' wins Donner Prize for best public policy book by a Canadian

Jurors praised their book as offering a "down to earth" analysis of a vital topic that explores both the scientific and governance aspects of space law
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BEYOND LOCAL: WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto's Kilmer Group for 2026 season

BEYOND LOCAL: WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto's Kilmer Group for 2026 season

The reported deal would have Toronto's WNBA team start playing in May 2026
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'I’d like to die with a nice smile': Senior struggles to access new dental plan

'I’d like to die with a nice smile': Senior struggles to access new dental plan

Ontario Dental Association president says changes coming to Canadian Dental Care Plan; 'we are cautiously optimistic that our concerns will be addressed,' he says
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BEYOND LOCAL: Teachers worry about conflicts with students over cell phone ban

BEYOND LOCAL: Teachers worry about conflicts with students over cell phone ban

Many questions still linger at local school boards about the province's ban on cell phones
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BEYOND LOCAL: Orillia calls on province to declare gender-based violence an epidemic

BEYOND LOCAL: Orillia calls on province to declare gender-based violence an epidemic

'When we label it as an epidemic, I do believe it draws more attention to the issue,' said Coun. Jay Fallis as Orillia became 95th municipality to join 'wave of change'
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BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto judo athlete Nigara Shaheen named to Olympic refugee team for Paris

BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto judo athlete Nigara Shaheen named to Olympic refugee team for Paris

She's among 36 athletes from 11 countries chosen to compete in Paris this summer under the acronym EOR (Equipe Olympique des Refugies) and under their own flag featuring a heart surrounded by arrows to symbolize finding their way home
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BEYOND LOCAL: Grocery co-ops an alternative to corporate grocers amid anger, mistrust: experts

BEYOND LOCAL: Grocery co-ops an alternative to corporate grocers amid anger, mistrust: experts

Co-operatives are found in many forms, from agricultural co-ops to grocery stores, gas stations and car-shares
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