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BEYOND LOCAL: The benefits of note-taking by hand

BEYOND LOCAL: The benefits of note-taking by hand

Note-taking by hand is an indispensable cognitive tool and study technique
Area golfer nears 100 years old and breaks 100 on the scorecard

Area golfer nears 100 years old and breaks 100 on the scorecard

Norm Barker turns 99 on Nov. 2 and still gets in three or four rounds of golf every week
Lakehead University's homecoming will be a virtual experience

Lakehead University's homecoming will be a virtual experience

'Opportunity to open up our homecoming program to our fellow alumni living around the world in this new online format is something that we are truly excited about'
Orillia man's 'tragic' drug-related death leaves family 'devastated'

Orillia man's 'tragic' drug-related death leaves family 'devastated'

Death and subsequent manslaughter charge a wakeup call, says detective; 'This is a young man, at 24, who should still be alive'
Federal government funding COVID support programs for seniors

Federal government funding COVID support programs for seniors

Organizations have until Oct. 20 to submit a proposal
Midland Sports Hall of Fame inductee provided many teachable moments over the years

Midland Sports Hall of Fame inductee provided many teachable moments over the years

'A more deserving inductee is difficult to imagine,' a former athlete and student says of retired teacher Doug Andrews
This year's ski season 'is going to feel a lot more old school'

This year's ski season 'is going to feel a lot more old school'

'Whatever we do, it is going to be a lot different than any other winter,' says Hardwood president and general manager
Numbers up slightly as province reports 435 new COVID cases

Numbers up slightly as province reports 435 new COVID cases

There were no deaths related to the coronavirus in Ontario today; There are 100 people hospitalized throughout the province with COVID-19
Frank Shulman; sculptor and well-known local character (7 photos)

Frank Shulman; sculptor and well-known local character (7 photos)

'Sculptors are a breed on their own, and Frank was no exception,' author notes