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Archivists documenting Muslims in Canada collecting everything from grocery lists to 8-tracks

Archivists documenting Muslims in Canada collecting everything from grocery lists to 8-tracks

'We just want to understand Muslim lives in Canada. We want to recognize that people just living their ordinary lives are also contributing to the history of Canada, researcher says
Ravens fly with Olympians' grace and an 'eerie' level of intelligence

Ravens fly with Olympians' grace and an 'eerie' level of intelligence

Ravens have a language (over 30 different sounds) and can communicate messages to other ravens, says outdoors columnist
Good Food Challenge fosters awareness of everyday food waste

Good Food Challenge fosters awareness of everyday food waste

The average household throws away an estimated $1,500 worth of food per year, the York Region Food Network says
Common redpolls have impressive way of adapting, thriving in winter (6 photos)

Common redpolls have impressive way of adapting, thriving in winter (6 photos)

As we move forward toward spring, Common Redpolls can inspire us to adapt to the circumstances and thrive, says birder
'It has been a lifelong experience': Caruso’s shuts its doors for the last time after more than a century

'It has been a lifelong experience': Caruso’s shuts its doors for the last time after more than a century

The Yonge Street mainstay in Aurora opened nearly 108 years; 'It was like (our customers) were guests or family coming into our home here and that is how we felt. Now we know that is how they felt, too, and that’s why we are crying,' says manager
COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

10 more cases in Newmarket, at least 2 are local transmission, active cases drop to 87; York Region daily new cases continue decline at 152, 5 more deaths, of which 3 are local transmission cases; Ontario reports 1,848 cases, 43 more deaths, confirmed variant cases increase to 58
Adopt Me: Grey has a bit of 'cat-itude'

Adopt Me: Grey has a bit of 'cat-itude'

He is looking for a home without children or other animals
CANADA: Ottawa hospital says current standards for process of organ donation are 'acceptable'

CANADA: Ottawa hospital says current standards for process of organ donation are 'acceptable'

Researchers found that the classic 'flatline' of death is not straightforward, but does not affect the process
What's Going Up: Extension to Newmarket's Dave Kerwin Trail proposed for 2022

What's Going Up: Extension to Newmarket's Dave Kerwin Trail proposed for 2022

This proposed trail will provide a wonderful link for neighbourhoods that are not directly connected to the Dave Kerwin Trail,' says consultant Mike Dartizio