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BEYOND LOCAL: Over-representation of minorities in public health ads doing more harm than good, profs say

BEYOND LOCAL: Over-representation of minorities in public health ads doing more harm than good, profs say

Research shows minorities often feel negatively stereotyped by public health awareness campaigns and advertisements
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BEYOND LOCAL: The resource we need to produce food is dwindling, scientists say

BEYOND LOCAL: The resource we need to produce food is dwindling, scientists say

A recent discovery of a protein in plants that is able to sense phosphorus levels in the soil
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BEYOND LOCAL: Has Instagram's removal of the 'like' counter been good or bad for the platform?

BEYOND LOCAL: Has Instagram's removal of the 'like' counter been good or bad for the platform?

There is an element of risk for the platform to take on such a bold task in the name of mental wellness
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BEYOND LOCAL: What you need to know about rabies

BEYOND LOCAL: What you need to know about rabies

Here's how it spreads and how you can protect yourself
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BEYOND LOCAL: How parents, schools can better cope with kids' 'extreme math feelings'

BEYOND LOCAL: How parents, schools can better cope with kids' 'extreme math feelings'

There are many daily ways math can be relevant to children – from using money to matching or counting cards
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BEYOND LOCAL: Yes, your child can be addicted to screens. Here's what you can do about it

BEYOND LOCAL: Yes, your child can be addicted to screens. Here's what you can do about it

“Gaming disorder” was introduced into the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases, by the World Health Organization in 2018
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CANADA: Ceremony at African Church marks 200 years of freedom and farming (12 photos)

CANADA: Ceremony at African Church marks 200 years of freedom and farming (12 photos)

'This church is a wonderful symbol of celebration. It was the first time in the history of the world where a major power organized and set aside farming land for blacks 200 years ago,' says local historian
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BEYOND LOCAL: A glass of wine while breastfeeding is a personal choice, expert says

BEYOND LOCAL: A glass of wine while breastfeeding is a personal choice, expert says

However, just as in pregnancy, there is no known safe level of alcohol consumption while breastfeeding
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CANADA: 14 years after legalization, 1 in 4 Canadians still oppose full same-sex marriage rights

CANADA: 14 years after legalization, 1 in 4 Canadians still oppose full same-sex marriage rights

This is according to a Research Co. poll conducted July 15-17 among 1,000 Canadians
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ONTARIO: Environmental researchers say Ford is critically endangering province's biodiversity

ONTARIO: Environmental researchers say Ford is critically endangering province's biodiversity

They accuse Doug Ford’s government of weakening environmental laws in Ontario — leaving wildlife and environments with no protection
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