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CANADA: Brampton family unable to identify six family members who died in Ethiopian plane crash

CANADA: Brampton family unable to identify six family members who died in Ethiopian plane crash

Authorities in Ethiopia have told the family it could take up to six months
CANADA: New use-it-or-lose-it leave for non-birthing parents just kicked in

CANADA: New use-it-or-lose-it leave for non-birthing parents just kicked in

Some experts fear that since the option is only available to parents who qualify for employment insurance benefits, there will be barriers for those who don't or can't work enough to meet the minimum requirement for hours worked
CANADA: Trudeau fills Philpott's vacant cabinet seat with B.C MP

CANADA: Trudeau fills Philpott's vacant cabinet seat with B.C MP

Joyce Murray will become president of the Treasury Board
BEYOND LOCAL: Scientist says winter was frigid because the polar vortex got 'drunk'

BEYOND LOCAL: Scientist says winter was frigid because the polar vortex got 'drunk'

As we emerge from a polar vortex, understanding how it happens can help us understand climate change
CANADA: 60% of Canadians think our birthright citizenship policy goes too far

CANADA: 60% of Canadians think our birthright citizenship policy goes too far

The survey also found people over the age of 55 were more likely to say that birth tourism is a serious problem for Canada versus those under 35
BEYOND LOCAL: Having trouble catching z's? Technology might be the culprit

BEYOND LOCAL: Having trouble catching z's? Technology might be the culprit

March 15 is World Sleep Day, which promotes the importance of getting a good night's rest
CANADA: NDP critic urges Liberals to wipe out simple pot possession records

CANADA: NDP critic urges Liberals to wipe out simple pot possession records

Murray Rankin suggests that the Liberal government follows the lead of U.S jurisdictions that have expunged criminal records of this nature
CANADA: Weak economic finish to 2018 may mean trouble for Liberals as vote looms closer

CANADA: Weak economic finish to 2018 may mean trouble for Liberals as vote looms closer

Despite this, the improved economy through the first half of 2019 is expected to give the Trudeau government more wiggle room in next week's pre-election budget
CANADA: Report suggest new food guide might be 'out of reach' for most

CANADA: Report suggest new food guide might be 'out of reach' for most

Researchers cited a lack of time, taste preferences, dietary, regional and cultural restrictions as the reasons over 52 per cent of consumers said they face barriers adopting the guide's recommendations
CANADA: Anxious passengers scramble as Max 8 ban snarls service

CANADA: Anxious passengers scramble as Max 8 ban snarls service

Passengers are struggling to get a hold of Air Canada