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Weaker penis bones in river otters linked to oilsands contaminants in new study

A new study has found that hydrocarbon contaminants typically associated with oilsands operations are contributing to decreased penis bone strength among river otters. That might...

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What transporting ice cream across Canada tells us about vaccine logistics

The multiple announcements of potential vaccine candidates in the fight against COVID-19 has been greeted positively around the world, but rolling out immunization...

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Halifax boy meets his hero as Nova Scotia’s top doctor pays a visit

A Halifax boy got to meet his hero on Wednesday when the province’s top doctor stopped by for a special visit. Seven-year-old Hughie Dauphinee was...

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Black Friday brings massive crowds, multiple fights to Calgary mall

Despite new provincial restrictions introduced this week, large crowds descended on Chinook Centre during Black Friday sales — and Calgary police say a couple of...

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Trudeau turns to the military to help with COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced that the federal government has chosen a senior military commander to lead its COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort as the...

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Death threats, overcrowding and few masks: A TTC driver speaks out about life during COVID-19

Usually it’s dirty looks or insults, but sometimes, bus drivers working in Toronto’s COVID-19 hot spots are subjected to much worse.    One bus driver...

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Murray Sinclair to retire from Senate

Sen. Murray Sinclair is retiring from the Senate to work on mentoring young lawyers in Indigenous law and to write his memoirs.  “Since working...

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Racist jokes, bullying and exclusion: Oilsands workers describe discrimination on the job

Face Racism will be an ongoing Marketplace series. We are interested in following people searching for justice in their communities, the marketplace and...

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What we expect from regional and city governments is increasingly out of step with their powers

This column is an opinion by Tomas Hachard, manager of programs and research at the Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance at the University...

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Winter is already a trying time for some seniors. COVID-19 will make it worse

Georgiana Del Casino has spent most of the past eight months alone inside her one-bedroom apartment in New Westminster, B.C., but the 82-year-old...

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How local, online startups are hoping to snatch Black Friday away from the big boys amid COVID-19

Black Friday sales on now have traditionally been the domain of big, national chains with beefed-up advertising budgets. But this year, there’s a growing...

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Is it possible to make a sustainable smartphone?

Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving us to a more...

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Here’s what Tiffany Trump looks like without makeup

Tiffany Trump is not the type who favors a pared-down look for her public appearances. Most often, Donald Trump’s youngest daughter tends to...

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The bizarre injury Aaron Sorkin sustained while writing a fight scene

When Aaron Sorkin appears at an industry event, those around him are surely eager to ask him about his popular productions or pick...

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The Unsaid Truth about Brielle Biermann’s relationship with her mom

While some kids need a little bit of space from their loved ones, Brielle Biermann does not mind being in constant contact with...

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How the health system is addressing vaccine hesitancy, a looming hurdle in race to end pandemic

Tanya Hayles is not an anti-vaxxer. The Torontonian has made sure her eight-year-old son Jackson is up to date with the standard vaccines,...