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Kevlar sleeves and spit guards: Teachers ‘worn down’ by violence

Kevlar sleeves and spit guards: Teachers ‘worn down’ by violence

'People who go into education did not expect to have to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) to protect them from physical violence, and yet, that is the reality in our classrooms,' says union rep
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‘We trusted her’: Wedding dream turns into a $30,000 nightmare

‘We trusted her’: Wedding dream turns into a $30,000 nightmare

Area business owners say they gave money to a friend who promised discounted airline tickets, but didn't get the tickets or their money back even after a lawsuit
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Orillia man gets life in prison for killing Collingwood realtor

Orillia man gets life in prison for killing Collingwood realtor

'Every murder is by definition a crime of great violence, but the assault on Miss Kriston was particularly vicious,' said judge who sentenced John Collins today
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Group continues push for Georgian Bay global geopark designation

Group continues push for Georgian Bay global geopark designation

‘This place is not only something unique and significant in Canada, but it is a place the world should recognize as important,’ says Georgian Bay Geopark Network executive director
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‘F-minus': Trustee fails Simcoe County school violence report

‘F-minus': Trustee fails Simcoe County school violence report

Violence in Simcoe County public schools rising; 159 incidents reported
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COLUMN: Diagnosis made Christmas feast a little less palatable

COLUMN: Diagnosis made Christmas feast a little less palatable

Dietary restrictions due to a health condition can make navigating holiday events difficult, says reporter
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New rules for new school builds announced by province

New rules for new school builds announced by province

Province estimates changes will reduce construction timelines for new schools by 50 per cent; ‘The board can hit the ground running if approved,’ says school board official
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Midland student helps create youth mental health resource guide

Midland student helps create youth mental health resource guide

‘My project could be used as a template for other communities,’ says Angela Luan, who is in her third year of medical school at Queen’s University
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Parent shocked at insurance costs for birthday pool party

Parent shocked at insurance costs for birthday pool party

Many facilities, from school gyms to YMCA pools, require third-party liability insurance for private rentals, the cost of which can be prohibitive, says parent
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Cuban refugee came to area in search of ‘a better future’

Cuban refugee came to area in search of ‘a better future’

'I'd like to tell people in ... all of Canada – you are lucky to be born here,' says refugee. 'You guys are lucky'
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