Beyond Local

Considerations for aging at home versus moving to assisted living facilities are many, says health columnist.

SASKATOON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau toured a rare earth elements processing plant in Saskatoon Monday, but Saskatchewan's premier expressed disappointment he was not made aware of the visit.

OTTAWA — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has asked Canada to form closer ties during a visit to Ottawa that experts say comes at a time when the two countries have significant geopolitical alignment.

Local Age Friendly Community Committee drives new Innisfail Generations Legacy Project to preserve stories and memories.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides one book per month to children up to five years of age.

NEW YORK (AP) — Smiling, fashion designer Thom Browne emerged from a New York courthouse Thursday victorious over sportswear giant Adidas in a grand battle over signature stripes.

MONTREAL — A documentary on cyber violence opening Friday in Toronto follows four women who recount their stories of being attacked, denigrated and threatened because they choose to speak their minds.

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.

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces airlifted more armoured vehicles to Haiti as police in Port-au-Prince struggle to contain a gang crisis.

TORONTO — A wave of high-profile cyberattacks has recently hit hospitals, businesses and organizations in Ontario, including the LCBO this week and Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children and Scouts Canada in December.