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Ontario reports 1,670 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 1,670 new COVID cases Friday

The number of active cases continues to decrease, and hospitalizations are down this week compared to last
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BEYOND LOCAL: Are youth at the heart of Canada’s mental health crisis?

BEYOND LOCAL: Are youth at the heart of Canada’s mental health crisis?

Significant reform of youth mental health care in Canada is needed to address the high rates of mental illness in young people, research fellow says
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Mother completes painful trek honouring late son with frozen crosses (5 photos)

Mother completes painful trek honouring late son with frozen crosses (5 photos)

Coroner's report finds that despite being scanned for drugs twice, fentanyl hidden in Jordan Sheard's colon went undetected at Lindsay jail
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Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Enjoy the day
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Downtown arrest caught on camera 'will be fully investigated,' says mayor (VIDEO)

Downtown arrest caught on camera 'will be fully investigated,' says mayor (VIDEO)

Witness says young man was skateboarding downtown and received a ticket for going through red light at the Five Points
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CANADA: COVID ads have had varying effects, with some 'super cringeworthy'

CANADA: COVID ads have had varying effects, with some 'super cringeworthy'

Since the first case of COVID-19 in Canada one year ago, government-backed health and safety messages have appeared across television, radio, print and social media, and the efforts have intensified in recent months as the virus continues to avert control
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Masks, hybrid learning, and switching: Here’s what you need to know about in-class learning

Masks, hybrid learning, and switching: Here’s what you need to know about in-class learning

‘We’re very happy to have students back on Monday,’ says superintendent at public school board
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Lakehead University hosting virtual events for Black History Month

Lakehead University hosting virtual events for Black History Month

Theme is 'Where we started,' which begins with a dialogue celebrating the past
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Penetanguishene residents showing Winterama spirit, saluting essential workers

Penetanguishene residents showing Winterama spirit, saluting essential workers

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‘I think it is still too soon;’ Parents share back-to-school concerns

‘I think it is still too soon;’ Parents share back-to-school concerns

Some parents are worried, while others say it’s time for Simcoe County kids to head back to in-person learning
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