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SCDSB to run virtual recreation programs for students with autism

SCDSB to run virtual recreation programs for students with autism

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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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Feeling stressed out? This activity is all the rage at axe-throwing facility (3 photos)

Feeling stressed out? This activity is all the rage at axe-throwing facility (3 photos)

Rage Room is a 'great way to let out frustration that’s for sure,' says manager of facility that is in dire need of donations of stuff to smash
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CANADA: What does it mean to be ‘true north strong and free?’

CANADA: What does it mean to be ‘true north strong and free?’

Ideas of Canada’s North have predominantly been created by, and importantly for, those living in the South
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Local chamber gets $75,000 to help celebrate business community

Local chamber gets $75,000 to help celebrate business community

Funding comes at opportune time as businesses emerge from pandemic
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Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Take a moment to notice the beauty around you
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OPINION: With far right groups on the rise, we should keep an eye on populism this federal election

OPINION: With far right groups on the rise, we should keep an eye on populism this federal election

While some would assume members of the far right would vote for conservative parties, Canadian far right groups may be taking their votes to more populist groups, creating a demand for these parties, PhD student says
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BEYOND LOCAL: Sleep habits of pandemic teens suggest benefits of later start times

BEYOND LOCAL: Sleep habits of pandemic teens suggest benefits of later start times

COVID-19 lockdown periods opened a unique window for observing teen sleep patterns
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Painting, created with heavy heart, a reminder of war's toll (3 photos)

Painting, created with heavy heart, a reminder of war's toll (3 photos)

Brian Lintner, who served as an MP in Canadian Armed Forces, has created poignant painting for Steel Spirit exhibition
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