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<b>CANADA:</b> Men do more shopping on social media than women, study finds

CANADA: Men do more shopping on social media than women, study finds

PayPal's survey also finds that 47 per cent of Canadian social media users were making purchases on social platforms

Nov 30, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >

<b>CANADA:</b> Record number of cats being adopted, survey of shelters shows

CANADA: Record number of cats being adopted, survey of shelters shows

Experts say a social shift has occurred which has helped reduce the number of animals that could potentially end up back in the system

Nov 29, 2019 8:55 PM Read more >

<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> 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

Nov 29, 2019 3:20 PM Read more >

<b>ONTARIO:</b> 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

Nov 29, 2019 2:43 PM Read more >

<b>ONTARIO:</b> Three children among seven victims of deadly plane crash in Kingston

ONTARIO: Three children among seven victims of deadly plane crash in Kingston

The U.S.-registered plane crashed near Kingston late Wednesday afternoon amid deteriorating weather conditions

Nov 29, 2019 9:52 AM Read more >

<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> Can universities do more to reduce dropout rates?

BEYOND LOCAL: Can universities do more to reduce dropout rates?

Finances, academic performance and a sense of belonging may all be factors in whether or students finish their post-secondary studies

Nov 29, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >

<b>CANADA:</b> Thinking of switching careers? You're not alone says recent survey

CANADA: Thinking of switching careers? You're not alone says recent survey

Over one-third of Canadians have completely switched their career at some point in their life, says a recent survey by Indeed

Nov 28, 2019 8:55 PM Read more >

<b>ONTARIO:</b> 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

Nov 28, 2019 1:37 PM Read more >

<b>ONTARIO:</b> Provincial government introduces new measures to combat bullying in schools

ONTARIO: Provincial government introduces new measures to combat bullying in schools

The government will be reviewing the definition of bullying in its policies to ensure it captures all forms, including cyberbullying, and school boards will be asked to review their practices around the reporting of bullying incidents

Nov 28, 2019 10:28 AM Read more >

<b>CANADA:</b> How ‘co-factors’ can increase the likelihood of a food allergy reaction

CANADA: How ‘co-factors’ can increase the likelihood of a food allergy reaction

There are well-known factors that can make people more sensitive to allergy triggers, and alcohol is among them, doctor says

Nov 28, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >