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Patrick Brown wins lawsuit against insurer for libel coverage

Patrick Brown wins lawsuit against insurer for libel coverage

Former local MPP's tell-all book detailed his fall as leader of the Progressive Conservative party; Brown awarded $187,000 claim
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Ontario reports 1,837 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 1,837 new COVID cases Friday

The provincial update now includes the number of cases confirmed to be a COVID variant of concern
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Georgian, Lakehead ‘welcome’ proposed changes to sexual violence reporting

Georgian, Lakehead ‘welcome’ proposed changes to sexual violence reporting

Province is proposing changes to sexual violence and harassment policies at post-secondary campuses across Ontario
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COVID-19: An ethical approach will determine whether athletes should get vaccinated ahead of the public, experts say

COVID-19: An ethical approach will determine whether athletes should get vaccinated ahead of the public, experts say

Professors say this will impact the upcoming Tokyo Olympics
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Trudeau to announce new measures to restrict travel abroad during COVID-19 pandemic

Trudeau to announce new measures to restrict travel abroad during COVID-19 pandemic

As of Jan. 7, the government has required proof of a negative COVID-19 test, taken within 72 hours of departure time, before anyone is allowed to board a flight to Canada
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Midland homeless shelter serving vital need during pandemic (5 photos)

Midland homeless shelter serving vital need during pandemic (5 photos)

'We're actually able to serve more people right now in terms of providing them with emergency shelter,' CEO says of homeless people staying in motels
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Good Morning, Midland!

Good Morning, Midland!

Enjoy the day
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BEYOND LOCAL: Kids' TV is now more diverse, but must do better, profs say

BEYOND LOCAL: Kids' TV is now more diverse, but must do better, profs say

Children’s television has grown increasingly diverse, reflecting an awareness of the importance of inclusion and representation.
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'Voices of Long Term Care' calls for accountability as COVID-19 deaths increase

'Voices of Long Term Care' calls for accountability as COVID-19 deaths increase

'We have a serious humanitarian crisis in this province and it has gone way beyond politics and is a non-partisan issue,' says group founder
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Quicker response to deaths ensures hospitals aren't overwhelmed as COVID fatalities rise

Quicker response to deaths ensures hospitals aren't overwhelmed as COVID fatalities rise

'We wanted to make sure that, just as a region, we were able to collaborate to meet what we think may be increasing demands,' says RVH official
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