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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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Doctors ‘wrongly and excessively’ prescribed boy drugs before he died in Ont. couple's care, lawsuit claims
Star

February 7, 2026

Doctors ‘wrongly and excessively’ prescribed boy drugs before he died in Ont. couple’s care, lawsuit claims

The lawsuit, which alleges negligence and seeks over $4 million…

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I was an international student chasing stability but Canada made me question who I was
Star

February 7, 2026

I was an international student chasing stability but Canada made me question who I was

Pari Mokradi arrived in Canada full of hopes and dreams….

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Why a 20-year-old study claiming a baby died from opioid poisoning through breast milk is still under fire
Star

February 7, 2026

Why a 20-year-old study claiming a baby died from opioid poisoning through breast milk is still under fire

A controversial Canadian medical paper, which pinned a baby’s death…

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Daily life will be impacted if pre-clearance at remote border crossings ends, residents say
Star

February 7, 2026

Daily life will be impacted if pre-clearance at remote border crossings ends, residents say

Residents of remote communities along the Canada-U.S. border are asking…

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TikTok creators flock to UpScrolled app after U.S. takeover. Here's why
Star

February 7, 2026

TikTok creators flock to UpScrolled app after U.S. takeover. Here’s why

Thousands of creators are deleting TikTok and flocking elsewhere just…

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Mexico probes allegation Sinaloa cartel faction involved in Canadian gold mine union battle
Star

February 7, 2026

Mexico probes allegation Sinaloa cartel faction involved in Canadian gold mine union battle

Mexico’s security cabinet is reviewing allegations a prominent organized crime…

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Mexico living through 'terror,' says relative of kidnapped employee of Canadian mining company
Star

February 7, 2026

Mexico living through ‘terror,’ says relative of kidnapped employee of Canadian mining company

The discovery of human remains in the state of Sinaloa…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 6, 2026

What we know about the Toronto police officers charged in a corruption investigation

TORONTO — Eight current and retired Toronto police officers have…

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Parents can now see medical records of Alberta teens, sparking worry among doctors
Star

February 6, 2026

Parents can now see medical records of Alberta teens, sparking worry among doctors

Some Alberta doctors are warning a move by the provincial…

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