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Ontario planning to bring in 'strong mayor' system for certain cities

Ontario planning to bring in 'strong mayor' system for certain cities

Probably not your city just yet
Black widow spider travels from Mexico to Ontario—among grapes

Black widow spider travels from Mexico to Ontario—among grapes

Local couple says they found spider in a carton of grapes on Saturday at south-end Barrie Costco; '(It) was moving a little bit and was alive, but was probably knocked out from the cold,' says man
CANADA: 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King granted bail

CANADA: 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King granted bail

The decision was delivered in an Ottawa courtroom today
BEYOND LOCAL: Virtual reality can enhance outdoor environmental education

BEYOND LOCAL: Virtual reality can enhance outdoor environmental education

Through virtual reality, students can experience environmental processes that would otherwise be invisible to them
BEYOND LOCAL: Canadians are moving for jobs amid inflation and low unemployment

BEYOND LOCAL: Canadians are moving for jobs amid inflation and low unemployment

With the increase in remote work options, workers and their families are seeking to relocate to cities that offer a balance between good salaries and a better lifestyle
BEYOND LOCAL: Space agriculture boldly grows food where no one has grown before

BEYOND LOCAL: Space agriculture boldly grows food where no one has grown before

While travelling to the moon and Mars, astronauts will have to grow their own food and those technological advances can help food production on Earth too.
BEYOND LOCAL: Does treating Disney like it's sacred make it a religion?

BEYOND LOCAL: Does treating Disney like it's sacred make it a religion?

Many critique Disney adults as being victims of exploitation because Disney merchandise and trips to the parks come at a steep price
BEYOND LOCAL: The James Webb Space Telescope is changing astronomy

BEYOND LOCAL: The James Webb Space Telescope is changing astronomy

With its six-metre aperture, James Webb is the largest telescope ever launched into space and from its vantage point a million miles from Earth, it is expected to deliver the best, most detailed views of the universe we have ever seen
COVID-19: Canada brings back random testing at major airports

COVID-19: Canada brings back random testing at major airports

Testing to resume on July 19 at the Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Toronto airports
Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate by full percentage point

Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate by full percentage point

Inflation hit a 39-year high in May