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Why do we even have daylight saving time?

Why do we even have daylight saving time?

Ever wonder why we still change our clocks twice a year? From an entomologist’s idea in the 1800s to wartime energy saving and political gridlock today — here’s how daylight saving time began, why it stuck and what’s keeping Canada from finally ending it.

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Can IV cocktails cure hangovers or boost immunity?

Can IV cocktails cure hangovers or boost immunity?

Intravenous drips are a booming business in wellness spas, where customers are told that pricey IV cocktails can boost their immunity or combat hangovers. But do they live up to the hype? Medical experts warn are patchwork regulations, a range of possible health risks, and little evidence to back up many clinics’ bold promises.

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Amid Iran conflict, combative neighbours Armenia and Azerbaijan try to stay above the fray
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March 29, 2026

Amid Iran conflict, combative neighbours Armenia and Azerbaijan try to stay above the fray

Armenia and Azerbaijan, both of which border Iran to its…

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Ottawa's big bet on world's largest cricket farm ran into a simple problem: the 'yuck factor'
Star

March 29, 2026

Ottawa’s big bet on world’s largest cricket farm ran into a simple problem: the ‘yuck factor’

Ottawa backed the world’s largest cricket farm with tens of…

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'You are going to be outraged': Mother speaks ahead of inquest into daughter's death at Niagara hospital
Star

March 29, 2026

‘You are going to be outraged’: Mother speaks ahead of inquest into daughter’s death at Niagara hospital

Community members gathered Thursday in Fort Erie, Ont., to pay…

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I've lived in 3 provinces. Canada's health care is anything but universal
Star

March 29, 2026

I’ve lived in 3 provinces. Canada’s health care is anything but universal

Shannon Flaman has lived in Saskatchewan, B.C. and Alberta. Her…

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Moguls great Kingsbury gets high praise as career comes to a close in Quebec
Star

March 29, 2026

Moguls great Kingsbury gets high praise as career comes to a close in Quebec

Mikael Kingsbury has always credited those around him for his…

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Sports

March 29, 2026

Gregory Strong

Starter Cease strikes out 12 in Blue Jays debut as Toronto tops Athletics 8-7

TORONTO — Starting pitcher Dylan Cease was as advertised in…

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Sports

March 28, 2026

Gregory Strong

Cease fans 12 in Blue Jays debut as Toronto comes back for 8-7 win in 11 innings

TORONTO — Ernie Clement drove in Nathan Lukes with the…

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Business, Entertainment, Arts, Media, National

March 28, 2026

Michael MacDonald

Pillar of Canadian broadcasting, Rose Kingdon of The Canadian Press, dead at 65

When Rose Kingdon started her broadcasting career more than 40…

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Sports

March 28, 2026

World No. 9 Mboko withdraws from Canada’s BJK Cup tie in Kazakhstan

TORONTO — Tennis star Victoria Mboko has withdrawn from Canada’s…

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