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BEYOND LOCAL: There is actually a reason that teens seem to lack a sense of urgency

BEYOND LOCAL: There is actually a reason that teens seem to lack a sense of urgency

Psychologists say you may need to cut them some slack
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BEYOND LOCAL: Hate groups targeting high school students, experts say

BEYOND LOCAL: Hate groups targeting high school students, experts say

The difference between the radicalization of the 1990s and today is how fast someone can go from zero to hate in the digital age, former white supremacist says
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BEYOND LOCAL: Perception versus reality of smart cities in Canada

BEYOND LOCAL: Perception versus reality of smart cities in Canada

A team of researchers has mapped out smart city technologies across Canada
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BEYOND LOCAL: Turning off outdoor lights in spring and fall could save money and migratory birds

BEYOND LOCAL: Turning off outdoor lights in spring and fall could save money and migratory birds

Artificial light disorients nocturnal migratory birds
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BEYOND LOCAL: Bradford actor’s series uses assassin’s revenge to shine light on malpractice

BEYOND LOCAL: Bradford actor’s series uses assassin’s revenge to shine light on malpractice

Scott Cavalheiro and his wife, actress Claire Stollery, are using a ‘larger than life’ approach to highlight a serious issue that causes more than 185,000 incidents a year at Canadian hospitals
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CANADA: Could the death of the CWHL mark the beginning of a new era of women's hockey?

CANADA: Could the death of the CWHL mark the beginning of a new era of women's hockey?

The models used in the past pave the way for new and viable professional women's hockey approaches to emerge
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CANADA: Here is what you need to know about the carbon tax

CANADA: Here is what you need to know about the carbon tax

Carbon taxes on fossil fuels such as gasoline help lower greenhouse gas emissions
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BEYOND LOCAL: Should vaccination be a choice?

BEYOND LOCAL: Should vaccination be a choice?

Most Canadians support the idea of mandatory vaccination, but unintended consequences could worsen the under-vaccination problem
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BEYOND LOCAL: How 'academic buoyancy' can help students overcome setbacks

BEYOND LOCAL: How 'academic buoyancy' can help students overcome setbacks

Commitment, co-ordination and control are part of academic buoyancy
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BEYOND LOCAL: Napping at work might might actually make you a better employee

BEYOND LOCAL: Napping at work might might actually make you a better employee

Many companies, such as Ben & Jerry’s, Zappos and Nike, allow employees to nap at work
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