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CANADA: RCMP's preliminary search finds no reports of coerced sterilization to police

CANADA: RCMP's preliminary search finds no reports of coerced sterilization to police

The RCMP will continue to work with police forces and commanding officers in each province and territory
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CANADA: Cabinet members openly debate Wilson-Raybould's future in Liberal caucus

CANADA: Cabinet members openly debate Wilson-Raybould's future in Liberal caucus

Some are openly criticizing her decision to record conversation with Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick
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BEYOND LOCAL: Home on wheels might be a solution for high price of housing say Collingwood Van-ers

BEYOND LOCAL: Home on wheels might be a solution for high price of housing say Collingwood Van-ers

This Collingwood couple sold their local homes to live in an 80-square foot van, and they don't miss the extra indoor space
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ONTARIO: Doug Ford slams federal carbon tax that takes effect in four provinces today

ONTARIO: Doug Ford slams federal carbon tax that takes effect in four provinces today

The federal government says the carbon tax is a sensible way to protect the environment, but Ford is fighting the tax in court
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ONTARIO: Rolling Stones' North American tour postponed

ONTARIO: Rolling Stones' North American tour postponed

Mick Jagger says he requires medical attention; No Filter tour postponed
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ONTARIO: Bradford man shares drunk-driving message after collecting 12,000 beer cans from roadsides

ONTARIO: Bradford man shares drunk-driving message after collecting 12,000 beer cans from roadsides

Albert Wierenga has been picking up alcohol containers from along Bradford West Gwillimbury roadsides since 2013. His soon-to-be sister in law was killed by an impaired driver one week before her wedding
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ONTARIO: New mental-health program for OPP officers offers 'one-door approach'

ONTARIO: New mental-health program for OPP officers offers 'one-door approach'

'The issue of stigma is still a barrier that is there for some of our members who want to seek treatment,' says OPPA president
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BEYOND LOCAL: Who should regulate hate speech on social media?

BEYOND LOCAL: Who should regulate hate speech on social media?

Different nations, societies will draw different lines between acceptable and unacceptable content
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BEYOND LOCAL: New online platform brings coding to Canada's Indigenous youth

BEYOND LOCAL: New online platform brings coding to Canada's Indigenous youth

A new web portal launched by Elephant Thoughts highlights Indigenous people working and creating in cyberspace and provides educational components for Indigenous youth interested in learning coding and other digital skills
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CANADA: Patching a pothole yourself? Think twice before picking up the shovel

CANADA: Patching a pothole yourself? Think twice before picking up the shovel

You could get hurt, sued, or cost the city a whole lot of money
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