Beyond Local

CANADA: Genetic detectives begin work to trace spread of COVID-19

The virus is not mutating a lot, which is helpful for vaccine development and treatments

Jul 13, 2020 8:46 AM Read more >

CANADA: economy adds 953,000 jobs in June, unemployment rate falls

This includes 488,000 full-time and 465,000 part-time positions

Jul 13, 2020 8:44 AM Read more >

ONTARIO: Ford slated to provide Stage 3 reopening details today

Stage three to include allowing remaining workplaces to reopen safely, further relaxing restrictions on public gatherings

Jul 13, 2020 6:35 AM Read more >

CANADA: Black reading lists are being widely shared, but what’s it like trying to find books for children?

Authors for youth say lessons about race should start as soon as possible

Jul 12, 2020 8:55 PM Read more >

CANADA: A report says substance use costs Canadians almost $46 billion

As well as leading to over 275,000 hospitalizations

Jul 12, 2020 9:25 AM Read more >

COVID-19: Parents concerned about children's social lives, survey says

Nearly two-thirds of parents said they are very or extremely concerned about managing their children's behaviours, emotions and anxiety

Jul 11, 2020 8:55 PM Read more >

CANADA: More than half of Canadians polled say they have experienced a cybercrime

The Pollara survey results of 2,000 people were released Thursday as part of an effort to stimulate a national debate about cybersecurity and privacy

Jul 11, 2020 5:20 PM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: Financial check ups more important than ever during turbulent times

The stock market crash in March and the plunge in interest rates left many investors feeling uncertain and vulnerable, while still more have been left without work

Jul 11, 2020 9:25 AM Read more >