Beyond Local

Sustainable investing loses some shine but proponents say still good long-term bet

Huge growth in the sustainable investing sector over the past couple of years has almost grounded to a halt.

Oct 30, 2022 6:35 PM Read more >

From corn to Elvis, these are the top pet costumes for Halloween

Can you guess what the most popular costumes for pets are this year?

Oct 30, 2022 5:05 PM Read more >

Feds take first step toward creating stand-alone insurance program for dental care

The Liberal government is moving toward providing dental-care insurance directly to qualifying Canadians, rather than working with provinces and territories to bolster existing coverage.

Oct 30, 2022 3:55 PM Read more >

How Halloween has changed in the past 100 years

How people celebrate Halloween has shifted according to technology, the size of cities, and attitudes about celebrating a holiday as a community.

Oct 30, 2022 2:40 PM Read more >

New project uses 'outside-of-the-box’ thinking to provide housing for Ukrainian refugees

Non-profits and real estate developers are working together in B.C. to offer up vacant homes that are pending redevelopment.

Oct 30, 2022 1:10 PM Read more >

Restaurants hope for holiday boom, but looming recession causes concern

Restaurants and bars across Canada are hoping this holiday season could finally spell recovery for the debt-laden sector, but inflation and a potential recession have them worried.

Oct 30, 2022 11:35 AM Read more >

Many travellers from the Great White North want a 'back-to-basics' holiday

Expect to see more eco-friendly, earthly stays springing up to accommodate burnt-out city dwellers searching for simplicity.

Oct 30, 2022 10:10 AM Read more >

Quebec's nursing order launches campaign to stop Halloween objectification of nurses

Quebec's professional order of nurses is launching a campaign this Halloween to encourage Quebecers to ditch "sexy costumes" in favour of more realistic nursing uniforms.

Oct 30, 2022 8:35 AM Read more >

Hospitals could face strain as early viral infections swamp pediatrics: CPS

An early surge in viral infections could indicate tough months ahead for already-struggling local hospitals, according to the Canadian Paediatric Society.

Oct 29, 2022 6:35 PM Read more >

The best horror movies of 2022 so far, according to critics

2022 is shaping up to be a banner year for horror buffs.

Oct 29, 2022 5:05 PM Read more >