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BEYOND LOCAL: Is it time for philanthropy to adapt?

BEYOND LOCAL: Is it time for philanthropy to adapt?

Expert says that, when faced with the worsening of so-called natural disasters, philanthropic reactions, although sincere, often appear to be a way of circumventing our responsibilities
CANADA: The harsh impact of marketing opioids to doctors

CANADA: The harsh impact of marketing opioids to doctors

The way opioid drugs were marketed to doctors may have hyped benefits while downplaying harms, expert says
LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update

LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update

Check out the livestream when it begins
BEYOND LOCAL: New DNA test that reveals 'true age' has promise, but ethical pitfalls

BEYOND LOCAL: New DNA test that reveals 'true age' has promise, but ethical pitfalls

Epigenetic clocks are a fascinating new technology, but some potential applications are controversial
BEYOND LOCAL: The case for keeping paper bills in the digital age

BEYOND LOCAL: The case for keeping paper bills in the digital age

In an era of data breaches and privacy intrusions, many of Canadians want paper bills
OPINION: Trudeau should reconsider decision to snub bigger companies in need of wage subsidies

OPINION: Trudeau should reconsider decision to snub bigger companies in need of wage subsidies

At first blush, Justin Trudeau’s announcement Friday to subsidize employee wages got the principle dead right, but the application dead wrong.
LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update

LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update

Village Media will carry the livestream
CANADA: How to keep kids active all year round

CANADA: How to keep kids active all year round

Although colder weather is linked to lower levels of physical activity, changing seasons provide unique opportunities to be active
OPINION: The feds seem to have left a massive hole in their 75% wage subsidy plan

OPINION: The feds seem to have left a massive hole in their 75% wage subsidy plan

There's a fairly good chance your job isn't covered by it, writes Bob Kronbauer of Glacier Media's Vancouver Is Awesome
ONTARIO: Province to issue emergency alert on COVID-19

ONTARIO: Province to issue emergency alert on COVID-19

Ontarians can expect alerts on their cellphones, radios, and TVs at 2 p.m. today