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BEYOND LOCAL: The environmental impact of academic air travel

BEYOND LOCAL: The environmental impact of academic air travel

Researchers are keen to travel abroad but air transport makes a significant contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions
CANADA: Economist argues that politicians should focus more on managing, not spending, our money

CANADA: Economist argues that politicians should focus more on managing, not spending, our money

Politicians should stop trying to bribe us with our own money and instead propose fundamental structural changes to how governments operate and budget themselves, researcher says
ONTARIO: Vaping-related illness confirmed in London, believed to be first in Canada

ONTARIO: Vaping-related illness confirmed in London, believed to be first in Canada

Health Canada issued a warning recently urging people who vape to watch for symptoms such as a cough, shortness of breath and chest pain
CANADA: Kitchener Centre candidate using re-elect on signs despite not being incumbent

CANADA: Kitchener Centre candidate using re-elect on signs despite not being incumbent

Stephen Woodworth is reusing signs from the last federal election campaign in 2015, when he was the incumbent
CANADA: Cremated remains can now be added to artificial ocean reef in Nova Scotia

CANADA: Cremated remains can now be added to artificial ocean reef in Nova Scotia

Living Reef Memorial Canada incorporates cremated remains into a mold that is placed at the bottom of the ocean
WORLD: Alex Trebek's cancer battle takes turn for the worse

WORLD: Alex Trebek's cancer battle takes turn for the worse

Jeopardy! star reflects on mortality as he resumes chemotherapy
BEYOND LOCAL: So, when is the best time to drink protein shakes?

BEYOND LOCAL: So, when is the best time to drink protein shakes?

Registered dietitian Anar Allidina says protein shakes can be beneficial, especially after a workout
CANADA: Sorry, ice dancing fans. Virtue and Moir announce retirement

CANADA: Sorry, ice dancing fans. Virtue and Moir announce retirement

Their retirement was revealed late Tuesday night in a video message posted on Twitter
CANADA: Are Canadian students prepared for adulthood?

CANADA: Are Canadian students prepared for adulthood?

Although graduation rates in this country are higher than they’ve ever been, experts say this doesn’t necessarily mean students are prepared for what comes next
CANADA: Conservatives, Liberals locked in dead heat, Ipsos poll says

CANADA: Conservatives, Liberals locked in dead heat, Ipsos poll says

The poll was conducted Sept. 11 and 13; 2,562 Canadian adults were asked how they would vote if a federal election were held tomorrow