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BEYOND LOCAL: How to avoid gender bias in job postings

BEYOND LOCAL: How to avoid gender bias in job postings

Research shows women job-seekers are turned off by job postings that use the type of language that appeals more to men
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BEYOND LOCAL: Parasites and their hosts are in an ‘arms race’ for survival – with evolutionary consequences

BEYOND LOCAL: Parasites and their hosts are in an ‘arms race’ for survival – with evolutionary consequences

Studying Icelandic rock ptarmigan has taught researchers about the relationships between hosts and parasites
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WORLD: Afghan official says 3 children killed in US strike on IS

WORLD: Afghan official says 3 children killed in US strike on IS

U.S. officials said the vehicle was carrying explosives and that the initial strike on Sunday set off secondary explosions
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ONTARIO: O'Toole, Singh denounce aggressive protesters dogging Trudeau campaign

ONTARIO: O'Toole, Singh denounce aggressive protesters dogging Trudeau campaign

O'Toole insisted Saturday there's no room in the Conservative campaign for negativity
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BEYOND LOCAL: Being chased, losing your teeth or falling down? What science says about recurring dreams

BEYOND LOCAL: Being chased, losing your teeth or falling down? What science says about recurring dreams

In some cases, recurring dreams that emerge during childhood can even persist into adulthood
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BEYOND LOCAL: Premature babies are prone to impaired brain development, but nutrients may reduce the risk

BEYOND LOCAL: Premature babies are prone to impaired brain development, but nutrients may reduce the risk

Premature babies are at risk of impaired brain development, but adjusting the nutrients in intravenous feeding solutions may help reduce that risk, expert says
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COVID-19: Health Canada authorizes Moderna's vaccines for kids 12 to 17 years old

COVID-19: Health Canada authorizes Moderna's vaccines for kids 12 to 17 years old

Original approval for Moderna in December 2020 was only for people at least 18 years old
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COVID-19: Ontario bio-tech company offers free proof-of-vaccination app

COVID-19: Ontario bio-tech company offers free proof-of-vaccination app

Vector Health Labs says its Canatrace Perimeter app should be approved and ready for download within weeks
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BEYOND LOCAL: That ‘tip-of-the-tongue’ feeling when a memory is elusive is more likely to happen in groups

BEYOND LOCAL: That ‘tip-of-the-tongue’ feeling when a memory is elusive is more likely to happen in groups

The feeling that something is “on the tip of your tongue” but you can’t quite remember it may be more indicative of a good memory than a bad one
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ONTARIO: OLG launches single-event betting as federal legislation comes into effect

ONTARIO: OLG launches single-event betting as federal legislation comes into effect

The launch of Proline+ was possible because of federal legislation that came into effect today
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