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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
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
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.
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
ONTARIO: Pot producer donates $100k to plant more trees across the province

ONTARIO: Pot producer donates $100k to plant more trees across the province

Canopy Growth is putting forth the funding after Forests Ontario lost funding in this year's provincial budget
BEYOND LOCAL: Teen placed positive Post-its all over hometown in the middle of the night

BEYOND LOCAL: Teen placed positive Post-its all over hometown in the middle of the night

Travis Jarratt set out on a kindness campaign to give people a boost
ONTARIO: University of Waterloo student gets tuition help from Taylor Swift

ONTARIO: University of Waterloo student gets tuition help from Taylor Swift

Pop star Taylor Swift deposited over $6,000 into Ayesha Khurram's bank account to help with tuition costs
BEYOND LOCAL: Researchers link impulsive behaviour in kids to sleep, screen time

BEYOND LOCAL: Researchers link impulsive behaviour in kids to sleep, screen time

"Impulsive behaviour is associated with numerous mental health and addiction problems, including eating disorders, behavioural addictions and substance abuse," says the study's lead author
Poll shows over half of Canadians considering a career change

Poll shows over half of Canadians considering a career change

Edward Jones polled Canadians and found that 54 per cent of them have thought about changing careers in the last year
CANADA: U.S private education lobbying group sets up Ontario division

CANADA: U.S private education lobbying group sets up Ontario division

Education Minister says the government has no intention of diverting funds from the public school system