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BEYOND LOCAL: China records 1st population fall in decades

BEYOND LOCAL: China records 1st population fall in decades

China’s population has begun to decline 9-10 years earlier than Chinese officials predicted and the United Nation projected
BEYOND LOCAL: Tips for saving at the grocery store as inflation continues to soar

BEYOND LOCAL: Tips for saving at the grocery store as inflation continues to soar

Grocery prices were up 11 per cent in December compared with a year ago, Statistics Canada said this week
CANADA: Minnesota Lynx to play Chicago Sky in first-ever WNBA pre-season game in Toronto

CANADA: Minnesota Lynx to play Chicago Sky in first-ever WNBA pre-season game in Toronto

The Minnesota Lynx, whose roster features Canadians Bridget Carleton and Natalie Achonwa, will play the Chicago Sky at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena in a pre-season matchup on May 13
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada will see weakest level of homes sales since 2001 this year

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada will see weakest level of homes sales since 2001 this year

TORONTO — A new report from TD Economics predicts Canada will see the weakest level of home sales since 2001 this year.
BEYOND LOCAL: An explainer on the rising number of cyberattacks

BEYOND LOCAL: An explainer on the rising number of cyberattacks

Hackers will target any organization that they believe they can leverage a ransom from, Finlay says, which is one of the reasons the attacks seem to be getting more aggressive
BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian man aims for Guinness world record for most marathons ran in a year

BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian man aims for Guinness world record for most marathons ran in a year

It’s a gamble, but one that’s worthwhile to Ben Pobjoy. The Mississauga, Ont., native has set out on a journey to break the Guinness world record for most marathons ran by a male in a year (239), held by American Larry Macon.
BEYOND LOCAL: Couples opt for micro-weddings amid inflation

BEYOND LOCAL: Couples opt for micro-weddings amid inflation

While many couples had smaller weddings in recent years because of pandemic restrictions, decades-high inflation is leading many to opt for a micro-wedding, which typically includes up to 50 guests
BEYOND LOCAL: Bell to drop 'Let's Talk' pledge in favour of $10M donation

BEYOND LOCAL: Bell to drop 'Let's Talk' pledge in favour of $10M donation

MONTREAL — Bell Canada says it is ending its annual practice of donating five cents to mental health programs each time someone uses the phrase "Bell Let's Talk" on a specific day in January.
CANADA: Jessie Fleming, Bev Priestman shortlisted for FIFA Best Football Awards

CANADA: Jessie Fleming, Bev Priestman shortlisted for FIFA Best Football Awards

Fleming, who has won the Canada Soccer Player of the Year Award the last two years, has won 111 caps for Canada and led the national team in minutes played in each of the last two seasons
ONTARIO: Construction firm facing criminal charges in Barrie crash

ONTARIO: Construction firm facing criminal charges in Barrie crash

Condrain Company (1983) Ltd. faces six counts of criminal negligence causing death following last summer's catastrophic crash