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ONTARIO: Dad of NHLer P.K. Subban shares inspiring message at Bradford schools

ONTARIO: Dad of NHLer P.K. Subban shares inspiring message at Bradford schools

He urged parents, teachers and students to be aware of the potential inside every individual
WORLD: Detained Canadians acted together in stealing state secrets, says Chinese official media

WORLD: Detained Canadians acted together in stealing state secrets, says Chinese official media

BEIJING — Chinese official media on Monday accused two Canadians detained in China of acting together to steal state secrets, just days after Canada announced it will proceed with a U.S. extradition request for a senior Chinese tech executive.
CANADA: When do you file your taxes? There may be benefits to getting a head start

CANADA: When do you file your taxes? There may be benefits to getting a head start

For those owing money, early calculations give taxpayers more time to save to pay the tax bill and avoid late penalties and interest
CANADA: Watchdog says prisons are failing to meet health, end-of-life needs for inmates

CANADA: Watchdog says prisons are failing to meet health, end-of-life needs for inmates

Older inmates account for one-quarter of the inmate population in federal institutions, with their numbers increasing by 50 per cent over the last decade
BEYOND LOCAL: New study suggest Dr. Seuss books are 'racist'

BEYOND LOCAL: New study suggest Dr. Seuss books are 'racist'

Of 50 Dr. Seuss books and more than 2,200 characters, only 45 are of colour
CANADA: Critics call new code of conduct for handling abuse allegations 'toothless'

CANADA: Critics call new code of conduct for handling abuse allegations 'toothless'

Duncan's announcement came shortly after a CBC investigation found over 200 coaches in Canada have been convicted of sexual abuse in the last 20 years and another 34 cases involving coaches are before the courts
CANADA: Stats Canada credits Liberals' signature child benefit for drop in poverty rates

CANADA: Stats Canada credits Liberals' signature child benefit for drop in poverty rates

The next part of the plan proposes a drop to 50 per cent of 2015 levels by 2030, which will require thought about how to "make more of a dent in those who are living in and with extreme poverty"
BEYOND LOCAL: Maybe rare diseases are not so rare after all

BEYOND LOCAL: Maybe rare diseases are not so rare after all

Researchers are questioning whether it is time to abandon the word 'rare' and try something new
BEYOND LOCAL: Are universities catering only to young students?

BEYOND LOCAL: Are universities catering only to young students?

Mature women students face additional barriers when enrolling in STEM programs
CANADA: Country posts weakest quarterly economic growth since mid-2016

CANADA: Country posts weakest quarterly economic growth since mid-2016

On Friday, for the first time, the impacts of cannabis legalization were reflected in Statistics Canada's real GDP report