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Caution advised due to bacteria levels at some Ontario beaches as heat persists

Caution advised due to bacteria levels at some Ontario beaches as heat persists

TORONTO — Some Ontario beaches have been deemed unsafe for swimming during a heat wave in southern parts of the province, but experts say public beaches — especially those in urban areas — still provide crucial relief from blistering temperatures.
Some North Carolina Democratic lawmakers break from party to pass Republican priorities

Some North Carolina Democratic lawmakers break from party to pass Republican priorities

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican lawmakers on Tuesday overrode several vetoes by Democratic Gov. Josh Stein, getting just enough votes from Stein’s own party to enact some laws while falling short on others.
Seniors advocate says B.C. will need almost 16,000 new long-term care beds by 2036

Seniors advocate says B.C. will need almost 16,000 new long-term care beds by 2036

VICTORIA — British Columbia will need almost 16,000 new long-term care beds by 2036 with an estimated price of $16 billion in capital costs to meet the demands of an aging society, the province's seniors' advocate says.
Homicide team investigates suspicious death at B.C. nursing home

Homicide team investigates suspicious death at B.C. nursing home

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the case of a suspicious death at an Abbotsford, B.C., residential care home earlier this month.
With AI plan, Trump keeps chipping away at a foundational environmental law

With AI plan, Trump keeps chipping away at a foundational environmental law

When President Donald Trump rolled out a plan to boost artificial intelligence and data centers, a key goal was wiping away barriers to rapid growth.
Palestinian death toll in Israel-Hamas war passes 60,000, Gaza Health Ministry says

Palestinian death toll in Israel-Hamas war passes 60,000, Gaza Health Ministry says

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 60,000 Palestinians have been killed during the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Tuesday.
Photo Gallery: Gull released in B.C. after rehabilitation

Photo Gallery: Gull released in B.C. after rehabilitation

A gull that was skewered with a discarded wooden barbecue stick that generated a flurry of phone calls to the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC has been released after rehabilitation.
Ontario launching $260-million round of funding for skills development

Ontario launching $260-million round of funding for skills development

TORONTO — Ontario has opened up applications for a $260-million round of funding to train workers.
To stay sharper while aging, get active, challenge your brain, and eat healthy

To stay sharper while aging, get active, challenge your brain, and eat healthy

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s official: Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier. That’s according to initial results released Monday from a rigorous U.
Let kids create their own garden, and other tips for instilling a love for growing things

Let kids create their own garden, and other tips for instilling a love for growing things

When I was a kid, my friends and I spent long summer days outdoors, picking daisies, observing roly-poly (also known as pill) bugs, holding caterpillars and trying to catch fireflies (lightning bugs).