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COLUMN: International Day of Peace offers chance to improve lives both locally and abroad

COLUMN: International Day of Peace offers chance to improve lives both locally and abroad

'Take a moment Tuesday to be thankful we live in such a stable, peaceful country,' says writer, encouraging locals to reflect on what life would be like if they lived in war-torn countries
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BEYOND LOCAL: How emotions are colouring the federal election in unexpected ways

BEYOND LOCAL: How emotions are colouring the federal election in unexpected ways

The emotions we attribute to party leaders on the basis of partisan affiliation may no longer hold sway in this federal election
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It's election day! Here's what you need to know to vote

It's election day! Here's what you need to know to vote

Stay tuned to MidlandToday after the polls close for coverage of local results
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Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Don't forget to smile today!
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Sunken side-wheel steamer in Kempenfelt Bay deemed diver’s delight (4 photos)

Sunken side-wheel steamer in Kempenfelt Bay deemed diver’s delight (4 photos)

'One of the most exciting aspects of the wreck to see is one of the remaining paddle wheels,' master diver says of the J.C. Morrison
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Lakehead ranked among world’s top universities for third time

Lakehead ranked among world’s top universities for third time

'We continue to be above the international median in the quality and impact of our research,' says Lakehead University official
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OUTDOORS: Daddy Longlegs belong in a class all their own

OUTDOORS: Daddy Longlegs belong in a class all their own

Known as harvestmen, these critters are not spiders as they lack the fangs or venom most spiders possess and they don't build webs
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SCDSB to run virtual recreation programs for students with autism

SCDSB to run virtual recreation programs for students with autism

Limited space available
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Simcoe County girl, 7, comes to the rescue of Monarch butterflies

Simcoe County girl, 7, comes to the rescue of Monarch butterflies

'We want to get people to grow milkweed in safe places like their gardens, where it doesn’t have to be mowed down,' says elementary school student and naturalist
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Ontario reports 715 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 715 new COVID cases Sunday

Sunday's report includes 708 recoveries and five new deaths
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