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Ontario had no use for 6 parcels of land. An urban park is being carved out instead

The rural town of Uxbridge, Ont., is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. It is home to some of Ontario’s best hiking trails and biking routes, with kilometres of pristine Greenbelt land, a smattering of farmhouses and boutique local businesses. For decades, however, six parcels of land in the township have …

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Got space in your luggage? Air travellers get paid to carry parcels

If you’re only taking carry-on luggage the next time you fly, Shelvie Fernan wants to talk. She’ll buy your checked-baggage capacity — and pay you up to $1,400 for it. Fernan is the CEO and co-founder of Fly and Fetch, an Edmonton-based startup that has its eye on being the next big shared-economy firm to …

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