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Anti-racism group denied speaking slot at school board meeting gives speech in hallway

Anti-racism group denied speaking slot at school board meeting gives speech in hallway

Board chair said she accepted written delegation, but turned down verbal presentation because of 'lengthy agenda'
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Newmarket-area veteran's D-Day story shared by prime minister

Newmarket-area veteran's D-Day story shared by prime minister

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau featured Second World War veteran Jim Parks on his social media after speaking with him at the 80th anniversary ceremonies at Juno Beach
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VIDEO: Several 'scary' high school fights prompt calls for action

VIDEO: Several 'scary' high school fights prompt calls for action

'They should take action to prevent fights by properly punishing people by suspending for a long period of time,' says Orillia student who fears for her safety
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Meet the Waterdown financial expert who helped shape Ontario’s new math curriculum

Meet the Waterdown financial expert who helped shape Ontario’s new math curriculum

Financial literacy is a life skill, says advocate who pushed for it to be a requirement to graduate
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BEYOND LOCAL: Here's what's known about the ongoing Timmins area manhunt

BEYOND LOCAL: Here's what's known about the ongoing Timmins area manhunt

OPP, Ministry yet to confirm why Kettle Lakes Provincial Park — which is in the area being searched — is closed or when it could reopen
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BEYOND LOCAL: Can the Taylor Swift effect jolt Toronto's sputtering tourism industry?

BEYOND LOCAL: Can the Taylor Swift effect jolt Toronto's sputtering tourism industry?

The pop superstar is slated to swoop into town for a six-night run at the Rogers Centre this November
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BEYOND LOCAL: A new 'Hunger Games' book - and movie - is coming

BEYOND LOCAL: A new 'Hunger Games' book - and movie - is coming

Scholastic announced Thursday that “Sunrise on the Reaping,” the fifth volume of Collins' blockbuster dystopian series, will be published March 18, 2025
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BEYOND LOCAL: Sault renter caught in legal battle with out-of-town landlord

BEYOND LOCAL: Sault renter caught in legal battle with out-of-town landlord

Numbered company led by CPM Properties co-director Nels Moxness facing lawsuit, fines — and potential repossession of a Morin Street home — on top of ongoing complaints over questionable property management
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BEYOND LOCAL: Suspect in 2023 Barrie bombing arrested in Ajax

BEYOND LOCAL: Suspect in 2023 Barrie bombing arrested in Ajax

'The arrest being made should put some ease into our community knowing that we accomplished what we said we were going to do,' says Barrie police official
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BEYOND LOCAL: 'Very difficult day' - Barrie officials mourn toddler struck by truck

BEYOND LOCAL: 'Very difficult day' - Barrie officials mourn toddler struck by truck

'Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the community,' says Barrie mayor; investigation continues into death of 23-month-old boy in south end
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