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BEYOND LOCAL: Future of work will hit vulnerable people the hardest, research suggests

BEYOND LOCAL: Future of work will hit vulnerable people the hardest, research suggests

People living with disabilities, youth, LGBTQ2 people, Indigenous people, certain racialized minorities, immigrants and those with low socioeconomic status, as well as those in some professions, will face complex barriers to entering the workforce in the future, scientist says
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Freezing rain alert issued for Elliot Lake and area

Freezing rain alert issued for Elliot Lake and area

Freezing rain mixed with ice pellets at times is expected Monday
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BEYOND LOCAL: Child facing reading struggles? Don't wait to advocate for them

BEYOND LOCAL: Child facing reading struggles? Don't wait to advocate for them

Lack of access to quality reading instruction and early diagnoses and intervention of reading disorders can have significant, long-lasting effects
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Two killed in Saturday morning house fire (updated)

Two killed in Saturday morning house fire (updated)

The 64-year-old homeowner and a tenant living in the basement both perished in the early morning blaze
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BEYOND LOCAL: What if emojis and #hashtags should be part of language learning?

BEYOND LOCAL: What if emojis and #hashtags should be part of language learning?

One professor asks, why not teach languages the way we actually use them?
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WORLD: How the new coronavirus can (and can’t) spread

WORLD: How the new coronavirus can (and can’t) spread

COVID-19 spreads less efficiently than flu and transmission does not appear to be driven by people who are not sick, expert says
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Time to spring forward... say goodbye to an hour of sleep tonight

Time to spring forward... say goodbye to an hour of sleep tonight

A lot of people will awake in the morning feeling less than well-rested
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Two people unaccounted for in Elliot Lake residential fire

Two people unaccounted for in Elliot Lake residential fire

Four alarm fire at 4 Hart Road kept firefighters out of the building early Saturday morning
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CANADA: Sequins, tie-dye, and other popular prom trends this year

CANADA: Sequins, tie-dye, and other popular prom trends this year

There are a few trends to keep in mind that are age-appropriate and will ensure your teen shines on their big day, fashion expert says
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WORLD: Expert answers your burning coronavirus questions

WORLD: Expert answers your burning coronavirus questions

Expert clarifies misconceptions around closing borders, and how to get tested
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