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CANADA: Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients

CANADA: Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients

Globally, the composition of fragrance mixtures is considered proprietary information
BEYOND LOCAL: How to avoid falling victim to financial fraud

BEYOND LOCAL: How to avoid falling victim to financial fraud

In 2022, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre said it received fraud and cybercrime reports totalling a staggering $530 million in victim losses, nearly a 40 per cent increase from the year before
BEYOND LOCAL: Edmonton zoo says Lucy the elephant too sick to be moved

BEYOND LOCAL: Edmonton zoo says Lucy the elephant too sick to be moved

Two visiting veterinarians said Lucy breathes solely from her mouth  — an unusual phenomenon for elephants
CANADA: From pastries to policy, here's a look at a century of presidential visits

CANADA: From pastries to policy, here's a look at a century of presidential visits

Presidents have been making the journey north from Washington, D.C., for 100 years
'I thought it was a joke': Artist charged with defacing coins

'I thought it was a joke': Artist charged with defacing coins

Angus man says he plans to fight the case; 'I’m not the only person doing something like this. How many museums and other places have you seen that have those penny-flattening machines?'
Timmins will pay experienced police officers $30K incentive to work there

Timmins will pay experienced police officers $30K incentive to work there

There's also a retention program for existing staff, though the details of that deal are not public yet
CANADA: Rising cost of living impacts youth sports across the country

CANADA: Rising cost of living impacts youth sports across the country

Of particular concern for youth sports organizers is the cost of food, a central part of athletics competition. Grocery prices in Canada were up 11.4 per cent in January compared to a year ago
BEYOND LOCAL: Nature group wants Canada to strengthen reviews of genetically engineered animals

BEYOND LOCAL: Nature group wants Canada to strengthen reviews of genetically engineered animals

Nature Canada senior adviser Mark Butler said we need to prevent wild animals from being exposed to engineered cousins that could breed with them, prey on them or compete with them for food
CANADA: Hall of Famer Carmelina Moscato enjoying Mexican soccer adventure

CANADA: Hall of Famer Carmelina Moscato enjoying Mexican soccer adventure

The 38-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., has had more than a few experiences since retiring as a player in 2016
BEYOND LOCAL: Canadians grapple with tight housing market

BEYOND LOCAL: Canadians grapple with tight housing market

Rentals.ca found the average national rent hit $1,984 in February, an almost 10 per cent rise form the same time last year,while the Canadian Real Estate Association said the average national home price totalled $662,437 last month