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EVERYTHING KING: Good things may come in small packages, but 'wrap rage' is real

EVERYTHING KING: Good things may come in small packages, but 'wrap rage' is real

Whether it's heat-sealed blister packs or clam shells, do you struggle to open packages? This week, Wendy unpacks a whole bunch of problems
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Nature program will put Indigenous youth to work

Nature program will put Indigenous youth to work

The initiative connects racialized youth to jobs that promote and protect nature
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With workplace vaccine mandates becoming more common, what rules must employers follow?

With workplace vaccine mandates becoming more common, what rules must employers follow?

Employers in the private sector have the right to impose mandatory vaccination requirements, but they will have to show specific reasons
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New fund aims to control spread of invasive common reed

New fund aims to control spread of invasive common reed

$55,000 will be made available to support Ontario Phrag Fighters
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Culture Alliance challenges residents to test local trivia knowledge

Culture Alliance challenges residents to test local trivia knowledge

'It is a fun way to learn more about the history of our area and to discover some really interesting facts that make our area so unique,' alliance chair says
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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Midland and area: Environment Canada

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Midland and area: Environment Canada

Wind gusts up to 90 km/h, hail, heavy rain possible
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Ontario reports 740 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 740 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's update also includes 561 recoveries and two deaths
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ELECTION: Local candidates explain how they'd tackle housing crisis

ELECTION: Local candidates explain how they'd tackle housing crisis

As the cost of living rises and the price of housing and rent skyrockets, the need for affordable housing has become an important election issue
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BEYOND LOCAL: Being chased, losing your teeth or falling down? What science says about recurring dreams

BEYOND LOCAL: Being chased, losing your teeth or falling down? What science says about recurring dreams

In some cases, recurring dreams that emerge during childhood can even persist into adulthood
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COLUMN: Heist of heart was beagle's coup de grace

COLUMN: Heist of heart was beagle's coup de grace

These wonderful beings, perhaps creation’s finest, are not so readily replaceable, laments columnist who is still getting over the demise of his loyal Arthur
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