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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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Amazon to close Quebec facilities, insists it's not because of new union
Star

January 22, 2025

Amazon to close Quebec facilities, insists it’s not because of new union

Amazon announced on Wednesday it will shutter its facilities in…

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Trump targets Canada's digital services tax with America First trade policy
Star

January 22, 2025

Trump targets Canada’s digital services tax with America First trade policy

One of U.S. President Donald Trump’s freshly signed executive orders…

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Member of Alberta coal mining committee feeling 'disgust and dismay' over new plan
Star

January 22, 2025

Member of Alberta coal mining committee feeling ‘disgust and dismay’ over new plan

A member of a five-person panel created by former energy…

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Woman who ran barefoot over 100 metres of Lego says it felt like a bad massage
Star

January 22, 2025

Woman who ran barefoot over 100 metres of Lego says it felt like a bad massage

Sprinting barefoot across 100 metres of Lego blocks feels kind…

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This northern Quebec business pulls out all the stops to recruit and retain foreign workers
Star

January 22, 2025

This northern Quebec business pulls out all the stops to recruit and retain foreign workers

For years, Chantiers Chibougamau in northern Quebec has been recruiting…

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The midnight book release is back, with readers flocking to events for Onyx Storm
Star

January 22, 2025

The midnight book release is back, with readers flocking to events for Onyx Storm

People packed into bookstores, bars and breweries on Monday night,…

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This man faced a $4K bill for truck reported stolen after police sent pickup notice during postal strike
Star

January 22, 2025

This man faced a $4K bill for truck reported stolen after police sent pickup notice during postal strike

David Miller says if he’d found out sooner that his…

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After 'burial features' detected on McIntosh residential school grounds, researchers help families get closure
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January 22, 2025

After ‘burial features’ detected on McIntosh residential school grounds, researchers help families get closure

Researchers say they detected over 100 “unmarked burial features” on…

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Man accused of orchestrating Edmonton arson, extortion scheme arrested in United Arab Emirates
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January 22, 2025

Man accused of orchestrating Edmonton arson, extortion scheme arrested in United Arab Emirates

The man accused of orchestrating a string of arsons connected…

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