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Two Ontario sites deemed 'safe' for nuclear waste: report

Two Ontario sites deemed 'safe' for nuclear waste: report

Nuclear Waste Management Organization eyed locations near Thunder Bay as well as near Lake Huron
COLUMN: Steele's Corners another 'vanished community'

COLUMN: Steele's Corners another 'vanished community'

Area named for blacksmith John Steele once thrived with business, school, church
Driven area athlete chasing Olympic dreams ... at 150 km/h

Driven area athlete chasing Olympic dreams ... at 150 km/h

'Caelan's love for bobsleigh makes her want to strive to compete alongside the world's best,' says Team Canada bobsleigh pilot
'Emotional intelligence' program for local girls launched

'Emotional intelligence' program for local girls launched

Pandemic-induced anxiety 'could have been prevented if this kind of education was provided earlier,' says clinic founder
SCDSB offering summer school e-learning courses

SCDSB offering summer school e-learning courses

Courses available to high school students, adult learners in July
COLUMN: Battle in war against Phragmites set to take a turn

COLUMN: Battle in war against Phragmites set to take a turn

While experts warn it's not a silver bullet, the introduction of bio controls could help turn the tide against invasive Phragmites, says columnist
Pet project: Why a local author says it's OK to grieve animals

Pet project: Why a local author says it's OK to grieve animals

'There (were) days I wrote with an optimistic heart and other days my heart ached so much I’d break down crying while writing,' said author
BEYOND LOCAL: Time for Ottawa to protect Canadians from 'forever chemicals,' toxics experts say

BEYOND LOCAL: Time for Ottawa to protect Canadians from 'forever chemicals,' toxics experts say

There are now more than 10,000 variations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are used in hundreds of products from waterproof cosmetics and stain repellents to carpeting and non-stick cookware
TRILLIUM TALK: Doug Ford doesn't want a fourplex on your street

TRILLIUM TALK: Doug Ford doesn't want a fourplex on your street

Every Sunday morning, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium provides an inside look at the week that was in Ontario politics — and the week ahead
COLUMN: Lack of winter weather will be felt in the summer

COLUMN: Lack of winter weather will be felt in the summer

Sure, we got blasted this week, but relatively mild winter often means drier spring and summer to follow, writes reporter Bob Bruton