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BEYOND LOCAL: Neuroscientists explore how 'fake news' plays with our emotions

BEYOND LOCAL: Neuroscientists explore how 'fake news' plays with our emotions

Fake news works at a cognitive level to shape our perceptions and drive our decisions
BEYOND LOCAL: Nimble, playing fingers open the door to strong literacy skills

BEYOND LOCAL: Nimble, playing fingers open the door to strong literacy skills

Children learn through exploring the world with their hands — and they develop important fine motor skills through this
ONTARIO: Court orders Guelph couple to cease smoking on balcony of condo unit they own

ONTARIO: Court orders Guelph couple to cease smoking on balcony of condo unit they own

When the couple purchased their condo unit in 2012 there was no rule prohibiting smoking on balconies
CANADA: Water prices increasingly unaffordable for low-income households, expert says

CANADA: Water prices increasingly unaffordable for low-income households, expert says

As utilities upgrade their systems, some households are facing steep rate hikes for the cost of water
CANADA: We toss 540K tonnes of wrapping paper after the holidays — Here’s how to give without the garbage

CANADA: We toss 540K tonnes of wrapping paper after the holidays — Here’s how to give without the garbage

From gift wrap to packaging and temporary décor, there’s a lot of unnecessary waste that gets thrown out during the holiday season.
BEYOND LOCAL: The power of fun rhymes and word play

BEYOND LOCAL: The power of fun rhymes and word play

Both are proven to help children learn to read
BEYOND LOCAL: Responding e-mails can be stressful. Is AI the answer?

BEYOND LOCAL: Responding e-mails can be stressful. Is AI the answer?

Responding to the ever-growing amount of email can be a stress-inducing job task
CANADA: Men do more shopping on social media than women, study finds

CANADA: Men do more shopping on social media than women, study finds

PayPal's survey also finds that 47 per cent of Canadian social media users were making purchases on social platforms
CANADA: Record number of cats being adopted, survey of shelters shows

CANADA: Record number of cats being adopted, survey of shelters shows

Experts say a social shift has occurred which has helped reduce the number of animals that could potentially end up back in the system
BEYOND LOCAL: In wake of racism and abuse allegations, is hockey at its tipping point?

BEYOND LOCAL: In wake of racism and abuse allegations, is hockey at its tipping point?

Recent flood of allegations has sparked debate about race, hockey culture, and whether or nor the sport is really for everyone