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Shelly Palmer - Talking to Data: What vs. Why

Shelly Palmer - Talking to Data: What vs. Why

When analyzing data in a database, it’s important to understand the distinction between “why” questions and “what” questions.
Sask. RCMP announces mandatory roadside alcohol screenings on all lawful stops starting April 1

Sask. RCMP announces mandatory roadside alcohol screenings on all lawful stops starting April 1

The certainty of a mandatory alcohol screening is to help discourage those consuming alcohol from getting behind the wheel.
COVID vaccines don't cause cancer. But false claims persist in sea of misinformation

COVID vaccines don't cause cancer. But false claims persist in sea of misinformation

People who spread vaccine misinformation online attribute all sorts of things – from heart attacks to sudden deaths – to COVID shots says cancer scientist.
Justin, stop whining and just go already

Justin, stop whining and just go already

Any trust and respect Trudeau may have had is gone
Book Review: Tree-planting initiatives transformed the Prairies

Book Review: Tree-planting initiatives transformed the Prairies

Trees were needed to convince newcomers ‘empty’ prairie spaces were a safe place to root and stay.
Hanbidge on Horticulture: Celebrating with living colour

Hanbidge on Horticulture: Celebrating with living colour

Easter and holiday plants.
Tech platforms face 'whack-a-mole' situation in battling health misinformation

Tech platforms face 'whack-a-mole' situation in battling health misinformation

An estimated 20 to 30 per cent of YouTube videos about emerging infectious diseases were also found to contain inaccurate or misleading information.
Shelly Palmer - United States v. Apple

Shelly Palmer - United States v. Apple

Apple has defended its ecosystem, arguing that it delivers the integrated experience consumers expect while fostering competition.
Trial date for 2021 arrest of man in daycare sex charges changed

Trial date for 2021 arrest of man in daycare sex charges changed

Joseph Sproull was arrested in September 2021 and charged with possessing, making, and distributing child pornography, as well as sexual assault and sexual interference.
STF announces more job action for next week

STF announces more job action for next week

Teachers to withdraw extracurricular activities March 25-28, noon-hour supervision March 25
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