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ONTARIO: Doug Ford slams federal carbon tax that takes effect in four provinces today

ONTARIO: Doug Ford slams federal carbon tax that takes effect in four provinces today

The federal government says the carbon tax is a sensible way to protect the environment, but Ford is fighting the tax in court
ONTARIO: Rolling Stones' North American tour postponed

ONTARIO: Rolling Stones' North American tour postponed

Mick Jagger says he requires medical attention; No Filter tour postponed
BEYOND LOCAL: How Canada can solve its emerging water crisis

BEYOND LOCAL: How Canada can solve its emerging water crisis

Experts argue that conflicts over water have significant economic and social consequences
ONTARIO: Bradford man shares drunk-driving message after collecting 12,000 beer cans from roadsides

ONTARIO: Bradford man shares drunk-driving message after collecting 12,000 beer cans from roadsides

Albert Wierenga has been picking up alcohol containers from along Bradford West Gwillimbury roadsides since 2013. His soon-to-be sister in law was killed by an impaired driver one week before her wedding
ONTARIO: New mental-health program for OPP officers offers 'one-door approach'

ONTARIO: New mental-health program for OPP officers offers 'one-door approach'

'The issue of stigma is still a barrier that is there for some of our members who want to seek treatment,' says OPPA president
BEYOND LOCAL: Who should regulate hate speech on social media?

BEYOND LOCAL: Who should regulate hate speech on social media?

Different nations, societies will draw different lines between acceptable and unacceptable content
BEYOND LOCAL: New online platform brings coding to Canada's Indigenous youth

BEYOND LOCAL: New online platform brings coding to Canada's Indigenous youth

A new web portal launched by Elephant Thoughts highlights Indigenous people working and creating in cyberspace and provides educational components for Indigenous youth interested in learning coding and other digital skills
BEYOND LOCAL: Do you know the difference between avoiding and evading taxes?

BEYOND LOCAL: Do you know the difference between avoiding and evading taxes?

Remember that while it is nice to save money, the taxes we pay contribute to security and healthcare in our country
CANADA: Patching a pothole yourself? Think twice before picking up the shovel

CANADA: Patching a pothole yourself? Think twice before picking up the shovel

You could get hurt, sued, or cost the city a whole lot of money
CANADA: Ottawa ordered to pay $20M for placing mentally ill inmates in solitary

CANADA: Ottawa ordered to pay $20M for placing mentally ill inmates in solitary

The money is earmarked to boost mental health supports in correctional facilities