Beyond Local

BEYOND LOCAL: The financial impacts of big data and customer information storing

Researchers say these issues need to be addressed to support those who suffer harms from data use

Oct 2, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: What your Fitbit insights could contribute to health data's bigger picture

The use of Big Data (large, aggregated datasets) to inform the provision of health care leaves out context and details

Oct 2, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >

Father accused of abducting 5 kids last seen in Niagara region

Children were not with him at the time, say police

Oct 2, 2019 9:24 AM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: University isn’t ‘better’ than college. Why does it get all the glory?

Students say they feel forced to choose one institution over the other

Oct 1, 2019 8:55 PM Read more >

Niagara Police issue Amber Alert for father, 5 kids

Police ask that you call 9-1-1 if you have any information

Oct 1, 2019 5:10 PM Read more >

ONTARIO: Vandals destroy memorial tree planted for young boy in Thunder Bay

The tree was planted in memory of 9-year-old Tristan Webb

Oct 1, 2019 9:56 AM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: Insomnia in pregnancy? Common, but not normal

Simple strategies such as setting a regular wake-up time, and tracking sleep patterns, can help women beat insomnia during pregnancy.

Oct 1, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: Trouble getting the kids talking about their school day? Check out these tips

Parental communication can buffer against low self-esteem and poor academic achievement

Sep 30, 2019 8:55 PM Read more >

ONTARIO: Thunder Bay jail on lockdown as tensions inside continue to rise

A source inside the Thunder Bay District Jail said tensions inside the facility are similar to what was seen prior to a 2015 riot

Sep 30, 2019 9:37 AM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: Ever wonder how toddlers learn words and languages?

Toddlers quickly adapt to the fact that words can be pronounced differently depending on many factors

Sep 30, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >