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Consciousness a 'realistic possibility' in birds, fish, squid and bees, scholars say

Consciousness a 'realistic possibility' in birds, fish, squid and bees, scholars say

The declaration challenges people — including other scientists — to stop assuming these animals are insentient, or incapable of feeling
Wrong body returned from Cuba to Quebec family after father dies on vacation

Wrong body returned from Cuba to Quebec family after father dies on vacation

Miriam Jarjour said she followed the directions given to her by the Canadian consulate, and paid $10,000 to have the body returned home
Canada to force plastic makers to report how much they make, reuse and recycle

Canada to force plastic makers to report how much they make, reuse and recycle

Ottawa is set to host another round of negotiations toward a global treaty to end plastic waste
Sudbury officer accused of assault back in Espanola court

Sudbury officer accused of assault back in Espanola court

GSPS Const. Melisa Rancourt, who faced disciplinary action during the pandemic after being arrested due to her refusal to show proof of vaccination, is accused of assaulting a 12-year-old hockey player
Former Stratford museum head is now coordinator for Anne Frank House in Canada

Former Stratford museum head is now coordinator for Anne Frank House in Canada

There are four travelling Anne Frank House exhibits in Canada
'Local treasure': Orillia mourns loss of renowned artist Dave Beckett

'Local treasure': Orillia mourns loss of renowned artist Dave Beckett

'Not only is he an acclaimed artist with a great talent, but he is also very giving,' said then Orillia Mayor Steve Clarke when Beckett's painting was hung at city hall
Former Thessalon First Nation director sues band for $850K over 'wrongful termination'

Former Thessalon First Nation director sues band for $850K over 'wrongful termination'

Mary Jane Wardell claims she was employed by the First Nation for 32 years before being fired and kicked out of the band office without cause
Out On The Shelf steps up after ARCH's closure in Guelph

Out On The Shelf steps up after ARCH's closure in Guelph

ARCH served the Guelph community for 35 years by providing care, treatment and prevention services for those living and at risk of HIV and AIDS
Cap on plastic production remains contentious as Ottawa set to host treaty talks

Cap on plastic production remains contentious as Ottawa set to host treaty talks

Negotiators from 176 countries will gather in downtown Ottawa this week for the fourth round of talks to create a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste in less than 20 years
Niagara town's councillor says eclipse 'state of emergency' kept tourists away

Niagara town's councillor says eclipse 'state of emergency' kept tourists away

'It had a very negative impact on tourism and visitations,' Niagara-on-the-Lake councillor laments