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CANADA: Federal agency targeting illegal wildlife trade through financial intelligence

CANADA: Federal agency targeting illegal wildlife trade through financial intelligence

Species at risk of being targeted include cougars, geese, lynx, moose, crabs, eels, lobsters, narhwals, turtles and wolves
BEYOND LOCAL: There's an Arctic predator with a lot of arms that eats dead polar bears

BEYOND LOCAL: There's an Arctic predator with a lot of arms that eats dead polar bears

The voracious carnivores are seastars, better known as starfish
BEYOND LOCAL: Tide begins to turn on shark and ray populations in northwestern Atlantic

BEYOND LOCAL: Tide begins to turn on shark and ray populations in northwestern Atlantic

Shark and ray populations have plummeted by as much as 71 per cent globally over the past 50 years with nearly one-third of the animals threatened with extinction
BEYOND LOCAL: Australia is removing British monarchy from its bank notes

BEYOND LOCAL: Australia is removing British monarchy from its bank notes

The bank plans to consult with Indigenous groups in designing the $5 note, a process it expects will take several years before the new note goes public
BEYOND LOCAL: Rent prices grew at record pace in 2022

BEYOND LOCAL: Rent prices grew at record pace in 2022

The report also said last year's surging real estate market saw the lowest vacancy rate for purpose-built rentals in decades
ONTARIO: Homeless, hopeless Orillia man seeks medically assisted death

ONTARIO: Homeless, hopeless Orillia man seeks medically assisted death

'I really think this would be the best decision for me. I've researched it. This is an informed decision,' said local man seeking MAID, not for terminal illness, but due to lack of hope
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.