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BEYOND LOCAL: Spending on fun isn’t impossible — it’s just hard, experts say

BEYOND LOCAL: Spending on fun isn’t impossible — it’s just hard, experts say

When the cost of nearly everything is on the rise it can be difficult for young Canadians to imagine putting money aside for wants, rather than solely for needs
CANADA: Summer McIntosh wins gold in 200m butterfly at World Aquatics Championship

CANADA: Summer McIntosh wins gold in 200m butterfly at World Aquatics Championship

McIntosh is only the second Canadian to repeat as world champion, joining Kylie Masse. McIntosh and Masse are also the only Canadians with three career gold medals at the long-course world championships
BEYOND LOCAL: Cycling Canada says athletes can compete as chosen gender in non-UCI events

BEYOND LOCAL: Cycling Canada says athletes can compete as chosen gender in non-UCI events

It added that, for the rest of 2023, athletes may participate in Cycling Canada events and race categories not sanctioned by the UCI in the gender category identified on their current applicable licence or membership
CANADA: Coast guard floats a new solution to problem of abandoned boats

CANADA: Coast guard floats a new solution to problem of abandoned boats

In late June, the coast guard imposed its first fine under the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, a 2019 law that empowers authorities to penalize owners of boats that are hazardous to marine environments and public safety
BEYOND LOCAL: First-gen iPhone sells at auction for $190K

BEYOND LOCAL: First-gen iPhone sells at auction for $190K

LCG Auctions, which hosted Sunday's sale, said the 4GB iPhone model was 20 times rarer than the 8GB model released at the same time
Ontario man almost done recreating famous plane's cockpit in his garage

Ontario man almost done recreating famous plane's cockpit in his garage

Forty years ago today, Air Canada Flight AC143 made its miraculous landing in Gimli, Manitoba and Perry Van Veen has been captivated by the story ever since
CANADA: Capelin feed Newfoundland's puffins and whales, and some worry they're in trouble

CANADA: Capelin feed Newfoundland's puffins and whales, and some worry they're in trouble

According to the Fisheries Department's classification system, the capelin stock is in the "critical zone," which, according to the department's definition, means removals should be minimal and stock growth should be prioritized
CANADA: Meet the young Canadians on the frontlines of wildfire fight

CANADA: Meet the young Canadians on the frontlines of wildfire fight

Ken McMullen, president of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, said “a great deal of students" are involved in wildland firefighting
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada looks for positives after draw with Nigeria in World Cup opener

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada looks for positives after draw with Nigeria in World Cup opener

The Canadian women now leave Melbourne on Monday for Perth, some 2,720 kilometres to the west, to face No. 22 Ireland on Wednesday
CANADA: Rising star Jayde Riviere looks forward to second Women's World Cup

CANADA: Rising star Jayde Riviere looks forward to second Women's World Cup

Seventh-ranked Canada opens Group B play July 20 against No. 40 Nigeria in Melbourne before taking on No. 22 Ireland on July 26 in Perth and No. 10 Australia on Aug. 31 back in Melbourne