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BEYOND LOCAL: Whose responsibility is it to manage tech-related distractions in class?

BEYOND LOCAL: Whose responsibility is it to manage tech-related distractions in class?

Technology is here to stay, and professors are conflicted on how to deal with off-task use of laptops and cell phones
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BEYOND LOCAL: Gender pay gap in sports is a real problem, and big brands could be the solution

BEYOND LOCAL: Gender pay gap in sports is a real problem, and big brands could be the solution

The business model in sports is changing; Brands have realized the market potential of women's sport
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BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian family spends seven years trying to adopt a child from India

BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian family spends seven years trying to adopt a child from India

The family of four hit Canadian soil on Aug. 2
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BEYOND LOCAL: As son-in-law worried for his life in Honduras jail, a Canadian family fought for justice

BEYOND LOCAL: As son-in-law worried for his life in Honduras jail, a Canadian family fought for justice

'Our [Canadian] politicians are involved in turning a blind eye to human rights abuses all around the world,' said Karen Spring
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ONTARIO: 50 cannabis retail licences to be awarded in second lottery

ONTARIO: 50 cannabis retail licences to be awarded in second lottery

The new stores will be allowed to open on a rolling basis starting in October.
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BEYOND LOCAL: What midwifery needs to further flourish in Canada

BEYOND LOCAL: What midwifery needs to further flourish in Canada

Demand for midwifery services across Canada is now much greater than midwives can currently provide
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CANADA: Experts say big pharma paid $151M to doctors, hospitals in 2017-18

CANADA: Experts say big pharma paid $151M to doctors, hospitals in 2017-18

They also say that Canada is lagging behind other advances countries' healthcare systems when it comes to transparency and disclosure when it comes to drug companies
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ONTARIO: Funding cuts to public health, child care to start Jan 1

ONTARIO: Funding cuts to public health, child care to start Jan 1

Municipalities will also have to pay 20 per cent of the cost of creating new child care spaces, which the province previously fully funded
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BEYOND LOCAL: Pets are family, and future infrastructure, government policies should reflect that

BEYOND LOCAL: Pets are family, and future infrastructure, government policies should reflect that

People’s relationships with their pets impact wellness and health in perhaps surprising ways
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BEYOND LOCAL: How to appeal to the occasional voter

BEYOND LOCAL: How to appeal to the occasional voter

Occasional voters don’t respond well to guilt trips when organizations try to encourage them to cast ballots. Research suggests other methods are more successful
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