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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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BEYOND LOCAL: Millennials may see the world through 'rosé' coloured glasses

BEYOND LOCAL: Millennials may see the world through 'rosé' coloured glasses

Rosé has become one of the millennials’ favorite drinks in just a few years
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BEYOND LOCAL: Why men should be responsible for stopping their own 'mansplaining'

BEYOND LOCAL: Why men should be responsible for stopping their own 'mansplaining'

Rather than women figuring out ways to handle it, men should stop doing it and organizations should step in, prof says
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BEYOND LOCAL: Creative perks to microdosing psychedelics, study says

BEYOND LOCAL: Creative perks to microdosing psychedelics, study says

Microdosers' of psychedelics report improved mood, focus and creativity, in addition to more confidence, motivation and productivity
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BEYOND LOCAL: Connect thoughtfully with your little ones with these seven books

BEYOND LOCAL: Connect thoughtfully with your little ones with these seven books

These books - along with a snuggly reading nest - might just be the perfect recipe to cook up a love of reading
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ONTARIO: Provincial highways key in fight against human trafficking, police say (8 photos)

ONTARIO: Provincial highways key in fight against human trafficking, police say (8 photos)

'We as humans have an instinct and will notice when something doesn't fit right,' says OPP inspector with counter-exploitation and missing persons section
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