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BEYOND LOCAL: Two Canadians named to match officials panel for Paris Olympics rugby sevens

BEYOND LOCAL: Two Canadians named to match officials panel for Paris Olympics rugby sevens

The Olympic match officials come from 16 countries
BEYOND LOCAL: How social media has amplified and accelerated Drake and Kendrick Lamar's rap battle

BEYOND LOCAL: How social media has amplified and accelerated Drake and Kendrick Lamar's rap battle

While rap battles are as old as hip-hop itself, it's the speed and scale that sets this fight apart
BEYOND LOCAL: How do you stop a player like McDavid? By committee, Canucks say

BEYOND LOCAL: How do you stop a player like McDavid? By committee, Canucks say

Over six post-season runs, the elite centre has amassed 30 goals and 58 assists
BEYOND LOCAL: Black youth face multiple barriers in accessing mental health care, experts say

BEYOND LOCAL: Black youth face multiple barriers in accessing mental health care, experts say

There's a big need for more Canadian race-based data to improve care for Black youth
BEYOND LOCAL: 'Who Owns Outer Space?' wins Donner Prize for best public policy book by a Canadian

BEYOND LOCAL: 'Who Owns Outer Space?' wins Donner Prize for best public policy book by a Canadian

Jurors praised their book as offering a "down to earth" analysis of a vital topic that explores both the scientific and governance aspects of space law
BEYOND LOCAL: WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto's Kilmer Group for 2026 season

BEYOND LOCAL: WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto's Kilmer Group for 2026 season

The reported deal would have Toronto's WNBA team start playing in May 2026
Canada adds 90,000 jobs in April, beating expectations, as unemployment rate holds steady

Canada adds 90,000 jobs in April, beating expectations, as unemployment rate holds steady

Traders pare back expectations for Bank of Canada rate cut in June
BEYOND LOCAL: Breast cancer screening should start at age 40: Canadian Cancer Society

BEYOND LOCAL: Breast cancer screening should start at age 40: Canadian Cancer Society

The organization is changing its stance on when individuals should begin mammography screening for the disease, citing ‘evolving science’
BEYOND LOCAL: Teachers worry about conflicts with students over cell phone ban

BEYOND LOCAL: Teachers worry about conflicts with students over cell phone ban

Many questions still linger at local school boards about the province's ban on cell phones
BEYOND LOCAL: Unions vow to fight Ottawa over rule requiring federal workers in office three days a week

BEYOND LOCAL: Unions vow to fight Ottawa over rule requiring federal workers in office three days a week

Last week, the federal treasury board announced that federal workers will have to report to their offices for three days a week, up from two-to-three days