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BEYOND LOCAL: Winter months could be a great time to create new family traditions

BEYOND LOCAL: Winter months could be a great time to create new family traditions

Studies say family rituals contribute to the rhythm and predictability of family life and they support child development
ONTARIO: This guy has tips if you are looking to up your shovel game

ONTARIO: This guy has tips if you are looking to up your shovel game

It's an ingenious snow shoveling method that's gone viral
ONTARIO: University of Guelph takes a unique approach to eliminate single-use plastics

ONTARIO: University of Guelph takes a unique approach to eliminate single-use plastics

The ICON class is an interdisciplinary approach to solving real-world problems
ONTARIO: Bigger classes may negatively affect student learning, development

ONTARIO: Bigger classes may negatively affect student learning, development

Experts in Early Childhood Studies say secure relationships between teachers and young children matter
CANADA: Push for study of coerced sterilization gains strength on Parliament Hill

CANADA: Push for study of coerced sterilization gains strength on Parliament Hill

NDP health critic Don Davies warned Canada is at the "very cusp" of uncovering serious human-rights abuses affecting vulnerable women including those who are Indigenous, those living with disabilities and those who have low incomes
CANADA: Upstart lobster gets in on Groundhog Day

CANADA: Upstart lobster gets in on Groundhog Day

Also, lobster beer is a thing. Did you know that?
ONTARIO: Health Coalition warns violence, abuse on the rise in long-term facilities

ONTARIO: Health Coalition warns violence, abuse on the rise in long-term facilities

A plan should be developed and implemented to increase the number of long-term care beds in the province, in the public and non-profit sectors, Coalition says
CANADA: Where's the weed? Canada's cannabis shortage causes concern

CANADA: Where's the weed? Canada's cannabis shortage causes concern

Michael J. Armstrong, Associate professor of operations research at Brock U, speculates on why dry cannabis shortfalls are prevalent in Canada right now
CANADA: St. John's flirt with a winter dream - heated sidewalks

CANADA: St. John's flirt with a winter dream - heated sidewalks

CANADA: Fertility clinic reports 180% increase in elective egg freezing

CANADA: Fertility clinic reports 180% increase in elective egg freezing

Women can keep their eggs frozen for as long as they want but guidelines recommend using them before they turn 50