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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
ONTARIO: Do you have the guts to help sick kids and ride this coaster?

ONTARIO: Do you have the guts to help sick kids and ride this coaster?

Here's your chance to be one of the first to ride the record-breaking Yukon Striker at Canada's Wonderland, all for a good cause
ONTARIO: Environment Minister says effects on wildlife from January jet fuel spill are being monitored as thaw approaches

ONTARIO: Environment Minister says effects on wildlife from January jet fuel spill are being monitored as thaw approaches

Ontario’s Minister of the Environment, Rod Phillips, said as the ice and snow are thawing his ministry is closely watching any possible effect on wildlife because of the tanker truck full of jet fuel that spilled in January
CANADA: Majority of Canadians now do their banking digitally, survey says

CANADA: Majority of Canadians now do their banking digitally, survey says

Only 12 per cent of respondents said they did most of their banking in person