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ONTARIO: A little empathy could go a long way in bettering drug policy, says professor

ONTARIO: A little empathy could go a long way in bettering drug policy, says professor

The negative conversation surrounding images of drug users left Brock Visual Arts Professor Linda Steer wondering if viewing these photographs with more empathy could be key to changing drug discourse
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ONTARIO: Are children our most powerful weapon to combat climate change?

ONTARIO: Are children our most powerful weapon to combat climate change?

Carleton University's Associate Professor, Department of Psychology and Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies Stefania Maggi believes we need to show children how to connect with our planet in meaningful ways
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Winners of cannabis store lottery announced

Winners of cannabis store lottery announced

It appears Ontario's initial cannabis retail sector will be dominated by entrepreneurs, not corporations
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ONTARIO: Prime Minister and other leaders offering condolences in wake of Ottawa double-decker tragedy

ONTARIO: Prime Minister and other leaders offering condolences in wake of Ottawa double-decker tragedy

Justin Trudeau, Ontario's Premier, the provincial opposition party leader and more are reacting to the deadly bus crash.
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ONTARIO: Wind turbines may have a negative affect on property values, says professor

ONTARIO: Wind turbines may have a negative affect on property values, says professor

In this opinion piece, University of Guelph Associate Professor Richard Vyn explores the potential impacts of building wind turbines where they aren't wanted
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ONTARIO: Police confirm fatalities, nine people critically injured in bus crash in Ottawa

ONTARIO: Police confirm fatalities, nine people critically injured in bus crash in Ottawa

Officials say 17 are in hospital.
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ONTARIO: Cops can now show up at your home and demand a breath sample

ONTARIO: Cops can now show up at your home and demand a breath sample

A criminal defence lawyer said the onus is on the individual to prove they were not over the legal limit when they were driving
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ONTARIO: Doctors say this year's flu is surging, targeting children and teens

ONTARIO: Doctors say this year's flu is surging, targeting children and teens

This year's flu season has a far different profile than last year's
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ONTARIO: Ottawa-bound WestJet passengers 'abandoned' in Cancun, left to fend for themselves

ONTARIO: Ottawa-bound WestJet passengers 'abandoned' in Cancun, left to fend for themselves

A lawyer on the flight from Cancun to Ottawa is considering legal action
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Barn fires most likely to start in winter, says new information campaign from province

Barn fires most likely to start in winter, says new information campaign from province

On Friday, the ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs unveiled a web site with online resources for farmers to help reduce the risk of barn fires
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