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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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Iranian Kurdish fighters find themselves in the middle of U.S.-Iran war as they wait in Iraq
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March 21, 2026

Iranian Kurdish fighters find themselves in the middle of U.S.-Iran war as they wait in Iraq

Despite the attacks on Iranian Kurdish camps in Iraq, there…

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Canada was prepared to ration gas in the 1979 oil crisis. Could we be running on fumes once again?
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March 21, 2026

Canada was prepared to ration gas in the 1979 oil crisis. Could we be running on fumes once again?

Canada considered conserving oil with gasoline rationing stamps in 1979….

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March 21, 2026

Joshua Clipperton

‘A learning experience’: Woll looking to finish strong with Maple Leafs

TORONTO — Joseph Woll didn’t expect to be in this…

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How fans and industry insiders feel about Ontario’s ticket resale crackdown
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March 21, 2026

How fans and industry insiders feel about Ontario’s ticket resale crackdown

Sports and music fans are applauding the province’s plans to…

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3 credits short of a degree, he left NSCAD for a music career. The school is now honouring him
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March 21, 2026

3 credits short of a degree, he left NSCAD for a music career. The school is now honouring him

When Andrew Scott decided to chase a career in music…

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NDP leadership hopefuls make final push ahead of convention vote
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March 21, 2026

NDP leadership hopefuls make final push ahead of convention vote

With one week until New Democrats choose a new federal…

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I fear the violence of war but I also fear a future where nothing changes in Iran
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March 21, 2026

I fear the violence of war but I also fear a future where nothing changes in Iran

Like many Iranian Canadians, Mehdi M. Kashani is watching the…

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The magic of going to the theatres isn’t about the movie. It’s about watching it with strangers
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March 21, 2026

The magic of going to the theatres isn’t about the movie. It’s about watching it with strangers

Movie theatre attendance hasn’t recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruption…

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Trump says the war on Iran is 'militarily' won. Yet there's still no end — or endgame — in sight
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March 21, 2026

Trump says the war on Iran is ‘militarily’ won. Yet there’s still no end — or endgame — in sight

Three weeks in, the joint U.S.-Israel combat operation has killed…

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