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BEYOND LOCAL: We need to start calling fossil fuels what they are - ugly

BEYOND LOCAL: We need to start calling fossil fuels what they are - ugly

Climate protests are helping raise awareness about the ugliness of fossil fuels, and so too should the language we use
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CANADA: National pharmacare plan would be an ounce of cure, pound of prevention, expert says

CANADA: National pharmacare plan would be an ounce of cure, pound of prevention, expert says

Many people are prevented from taking a prescribed medication due to its cost
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BEYOND LOCAL: War on rats not necessary if we simply cohabitate with the rodents

BEYOND LOCAL: War on rats not necessary if we simply cohabitate with the rodents

Rats are part of the urban ecosystem and an urban ecology approach to managing their populations may involve learning to share the city
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BEYOND LOCAL: Does eliminating competition in youth soccer build better skills?

BEYOND LOCAL: Does eliminating competition in youth soccer build better skills?

Or is it a sign of coddled kids?
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BEYOND LOCAL: Misconceptions about autism means companies miss out on quality employees

BEYOND LOCAL: Misconceptions about autism means companies miss out on quality employees

Providing workers who have autism with a quiet workspace and detailed instructions on tasks are among several accommodation strategies for employers
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BEYOND LOCAL: The ugly side of Snapchat and Instagram filters

BEYOND LOCAL: The ugly side of Snapchat and Instagram filters

Technology is making people more aware of what is possible, but at a personal and physical cost
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BEYOND LOCAL: How to exercise safely in the summer heat

BEYOND LOCAL: How to exercise safely in the summer heat

Exercising in hot weather adds stress to the body and comes with risk of heat exhaustion
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BEYOND LOCAL: Parents today are giving their children 'the biggest contribution of one generation to another ever'

BEYOND LOCAL: Parents today are giving their children 'the biggest contribution of one generation to another ever'

The contribution is helping chip in for rent
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CANADA: Carbon offsets might make you feel less guilty about pollution, but do they actually help?

CANADA: Carbon offsets might make you feel less guilty about pollution, but do they actually help?

Experts say that offsetting doesn't have a place in an aggressive strategy to deal with climate change
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BEYOND LOCAL: How to keep the kids busy over the summer holidays

BEYOND LOCAL: How to keep the kids busy over the summer holidays

Summer break shouldn't be stressful for parents, but summer programs can be expensive
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