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ONTARIO: Doug Ford slams federal carbon tax that takes effect in four provinces today

ONTARIO: Doug Ford slams federal carbon tax that takes effect in four provinces today

The federal government says the carbon tax is a sensible way to protect the environment, but Ford is fighting the tax in court
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ONTARIO: Bradford resident gives millennials a voice in new podcast

ONTARIO: Bradford resident gives millennials a voice in new podcast

‘When people think about a millennial they think of someone who is lazy, lives with their parents, feels entitled… I know that’s not true’ says podcast host
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BEYOND LOCAL: Glaucoma is a devious disease. Here's how to keep it at bay

BEYOND LOCAL: Glaucoma is a devious disease. Here's how to keep it at bay

Glaucoma is known as a silent killer of vision
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BEYOND LOCAL: There is nothing wrong with sleep training your baby, family physician says

BEYOND LOCAL: There is nothing wrong with sleep training your baby, family physician says

Some people cannot put their baby to bed and let them 'cry it out,' while others say it is the best method for sleep training
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ONTARIO: Rolling Stones' North American tour postponed

ONTARIO: Rolling Stones' North American tour postponed

Mick Jagger says he requires medical attention; No Filter tour postponed
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BEYOND LOCAL: How Canada can solve its emerging water crisis

BEYOND LOCAL: How Canada can solve its emerging water crisis

Experts argue that conflicts over water have significant economic and social consequences
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ONTARIO: Bradford man shares drunk-driving message after collecting 12,000 beer cans from roadsides

ONTARIO: Bradford man shares drunk-driving message after collecting 12,000 beer cans from roadsides

Albert Wierenga has been picking up alcohol containers from along Bradford West Gwillimbury roadsides since 2013. His soon-to-be sister in law was killed by an impaired driver one week before her wedding
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ONTARIO: New mental-health program for OPP officers offers 'one-door approach'

ONTARIO: New mental-health program for OPP officers offers 'one-door approach'

'The issue of stigma is still a barrier that is there for some of our members who want to seek treatment,' says OPPA president
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BEYOND LOCAL: Who should regulate hate speech on social media?

BEYOND LOCAL: Who should regulate hate speech on social media?

Different nations, societies will draw different lines between acceptable and unacceptable content
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BEYOND LOCAL: Do you know the difference between avoiding and evading taxes?

BEYOND LOCAL: Do you know the difference between avoiding and evading taxes?

Remember that while it is nice to save money, the taxes we pay contribute to security and healthcare in our country
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