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CANADA: Young people with disabilities aren’t being taught sex-ed — and it’s putting them in danger

CANADA: Young people with disabilities aren’t being taught sex-ed — and it’s putting them in danger

The stereotype of people with disabilities as being without sexual desire can lead to those youth being left out of important conversations about sexual health and safety
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CANADA: Here is a list of the top ten most frequently stolen vehicles in the country

CANADA: Here is a list of the top ten most frequently stolen vehicles in the country

Vehicles are smarter, but so are thieves. However, there are ways to keep your vehicle safe
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CANADA: Halifax grocery store's new parking lot made out of recycled plastic bags

CANADA: Halifax grocery store's new parking lot made out of recycled plastic bags

Around 6 million plastic bags were diverted from landfills to be added to the mixture
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ONTARIO: Hunger report says more employed individuals are using food banks

ONTARIO: Hunger report says more employed individuals are using food banks

Over the past three years, those with employment income who access food banks have increased by 27 per cent
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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
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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
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ONTARIO: Ombudsman finds Niagara CAO hiring was 'inside job'

ONTARIO: Ombudsman finds Niagara CAO hiring was 'inside job'

The Ombudsman makes 16 recommendations to the regional municipality to avert similar situations in future
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ONTARIO: Eventbrite suit seeks $5M in wake of Roxodus festival fiasco

ONTARIO: Eventbrite suit seeks $5M in wake of Roxodus festival fiasco

Just days before the Roxodus cancellation, organizer transferred $650K out of MF Live account, leaving no money to refund ticket-holders
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ONTARIO: Trial for Ottawa bus driver accused in double-decker crash to start in 2021

ONTARIO: Trial for Ottawa bus driver accused in double-decker crash to start in 2021

Aissatou Diallo was at the wheel of a double-decker bus which slammed into the pedestrian platform overhang at Westboro Station back in January, killing three people
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CANADA: Items up for auction from Roxodus Music Festival that never happened

CANADA: Items up for auction from Roxodus Music Festival that never happened

Roxodus Music Festival merchandise, audio-visual and cooking equipment just some of the 420 lot items up for sale
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