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BEYOND LOCAL: Wildfire smoke damages the brain long after flames are out, research says

BEYOND LOCAL: Wildfire smoke damages the brain long after flames are out, research says

Cells and nerves connecting the nose-brain passage can get inflamed and damaged by wildfire smoke, says University of California prof
BEYOND LOCAL: India lands spacecraft near moon's south pole

BEYOND LOCAL: India lands spacecraft near moon's south pole

India now joins the United States, the Soviet Union and China as only the fourth country to achieve this milestone
CANADA: Return of live shows after COVID revived arts industry: StatCan

CANADA: Return of live shows after COVID revived arts industry: StatCan

Report says presenters of performing arts, sports and similar events hit hard by COVID-19 cancellations in 2020 and 2021 saw revenue increases of nearly 146 per cent in 2022, compared to the previous year
BEYOND LOCAL: UK police investigate 88 deaths linked to Canadian self-harm websites

BEYOND LOCAL: UK police investigate 88 deaths linked to Canadian self-harm websites

Probe is part of international inquiries sparked by the arrest in Canada earlier this year of Kenneth Law, who has been charged with two counts of counseling and aiding suicide
CANADA: Broaden weather alert system to account for wildfires, expert urges

CANADA: Broaden weather alert system to account for wildfires, expert urges

The National Public Alerting System currently issues emergency notifications for tornadoes and severe storms
BEYOND LOCAL: Wildlife centre tries to save ducks covered in industrial fire residue

BEYOND LOCAL: Wildlife centre tries to save ducks covered in industrial fire residue

Once the ducks are healthy and waterproof again, the goal is to release them back into their habitat once the area has been cleaned
BEYOND LOCAL: Colleges, universities have role to play in solutions to housing crisis

BEYOND LOCAL: Colleges, universities have role to play in solutions to housing crisis

The Smart Prosperity Institute report says the provincial government's goal of building 1.5 million homes in 10 years is a good target, even if it will be "exceptionally difficult" to get there
BEYOND LOCAL: Camryn Rogers embracing self-imposed pressure with eyes on world title

BEYOND LOCAL: Camryn Rogers embracing self-imposed pressure with eyes on world title

With her worlds debut in 2022 past her now, the three-time national champion and Canadian record holder feels better prepared heading into Budapest, Hungary
CANADA: Annual grocery price increases continue to far outpace overall inflation

CANADA: Annual grocery price increases continue to far outpace overall inflation

While prices are still much higher than they were a year ago, consumers can at least look forward to fewer surprises at the grocery store
BEYOND LOCAL: Cheese-burger flavoured ice cream, pink macaroni top food highlights at 2023 'Ex'

BEYOND LOCAL: Cheese-burger flavoured ice cream, pink macaroni top food highlights at 2023 'Ex'

This year's Canadian National Exhibition will run from Aug. 18 until Sept. 4