Beyond Local

CANADA: Dreaming of an environmentally green Christmas? An expert has some tips

Kareina D'Souza says the winter, and especially the holiday season, often means a spike in consumption

Dec 19, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: How Instagram has influenced 'peasant cabbage' and other food trends

Many 'Instagrammable' foods have a long association with poverty

Dec 18, 2019 8:55 PM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: A playlist to calm the nerves

Studies suggest that music can reduce anxiety during a complex task, but some types of music do it better than others

Dec 18, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >

CANADA: Competence may be judged based on the way you dress, new study suggests

Understanding how to reverse biases associated with first encounters can be very difficult in the age of social media

Dec 17, 2019 8:55 PM Read more >

ONTARIO: Northern MPP calls on Ford government to stop cuts to public health

Many programs will move from 100 per cent coverage to a 70-30 cost share on January 1

Dec 17, 2019 2:00 PM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: Why forcing kids to say sorry doesn’t really work

Clinical counsellor and educator says the problem with a forced apology is it lacks empathy and sincerity

Dec 16, 2019 8:55 PM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: The power of simply asking, 'how was your day?'

Is your lover insecure? A simple question could transform your romantic relationship

Dec 16, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >

CANADA: Over-sleeping can be just as damaging as sleep deprivation, study says

Particularly when it comes to risk of stroke

Dec 16, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >

ONTARIO: Deer with arrow stuck in its back wandering North Bay neighbourhood

Neighbours witnesses a small buck with an arrow stuck in its back

Dec 16, 2019 8:50 AM Read more >

CANADA: How to know when it’s time to take your pet to the vet

It can be tricky to know when you should take your furry friend to the vet

Dec 15, 2019 8:55 PM Read more >