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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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CANADA: Freeland says foreign election meddling in October federal vote is likely

CANADA: Freeland says foreign election meddling in October federal vote is likely

Canada has learned important lessons from countries like Ukraine
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ONTARIO: 'Three men in a hot tub' trillium logo is about to get scrapped

ONTARIO: 'Three men in a hot tub' trillium logo is about to get scrapped

The trillium is Ontario's official flower and literally means 'three-parted lily'
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