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BEYOND LOCAL: In order to be saved from misinformation, we need to be exposed to it

BEYOND LOCAL: In order to be saved from misinformation, we need to be exposed to it

Misinformation is an imminent threat to the functioning of our institutions, and to society as a whole
BEYOND LOCAL: Thousands of surveillance cameras confirm that protected areas safeguard species diversity

BEYOND LOCAL: Thousands of surveillance cameras confirm that protected areas safeguard species diversity

While environmental factors such as temperature and vegetation productivity are known to affect the distributions and diversity of species, the impact of human activities is not as well understood
BEYOND LOCAL: Political polarization is affecting mental health, and patients want therapists who share their views

BEYOND LOCAL: Political polarization is affecting mental health, and patients want therapists who share their views

Constant exposure to political stress has been associated with mental health risks and deterioration in general medical health
BEYOND LOCAL: Volodymyr Zelensky’s appeal lies in his service to Ukrainians

BEYOND LOCAL: Volodymyr Zelensky’s appeal lies in his service to Ukrainians

Zelensky’s embodiment as a servant leader during this time of crisis means he will either live on as a hero or die a martyr
BEYOND LOCAL: Russian invasion threatens future research on radioactivity and wildlife in Chernobyl

BEYOND LOCAL: Russian invasion threatens future research on radioactivity and wildlife in Chernobyl

The area is one of the few sites worldwide where scientists can collect field-based data on the effects of chronic exposure to radiation on wildlife
WORLD: Canada's Ukraine refugee plan praised, but questions raised about other war escapees

WORLD: Canada's Ukraine refugee plan praised, but questions raised about other war escapees

Canadian Council for Refugees executive director likes the new perspective, and hopes it sets a precedent for future conflicts
CANADA: Politics of convoy protests 'here to stay,' as are movement's leaders, say experts

CANADA: Politics of convoy protests 'here to stay,' as are movement's leaders, say experts

Organizers included Pat King, who has been on the radar of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network for some time
ONTARIO: Province plans to deregulate traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture

ONTARIO: Province plans to deregulate traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture

Oversight would transition to the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority, though registration with the authority would only be on a voluntary basis
BEYOND LOCAL: Biden call to 'lower the cost of electric vehicles' brings sigh of relief from Canada

BEYOND LOCAL: Biden call to 'lower the cost of electric vehicles' brings sigh of relief from Canada

President renewed his call for tax credits to lower the cost of electric vehicles, but made no mention of preferring American-made cars and trucks
CANADA: WestJet Airlines to buy Sunwing Airlines

CANADA: WestJet Airlines to buy Sunwing Airlines

Price of the deal will not be disclosed