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In pandemic, Canadians urged to complete census online
By: Lynn Desjardins Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian government is encouraging people to fill in the 2021 census online or by telephone. As […]
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Ottawa will scrutinize GTA West Highway plan, citing concerns about at-risk wildlife
By: Joel Wittnebel and Isaac Callan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Pointer The federal government has moved closer to taking control of the controversial GTA […]
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How to talk to young people about suicide
By: Morgan Sharp, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, National Observer Children who experience the death of a loved one by suicide need to have a safe […]
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Virtual Student Art Auction to benefit homeless youths in Orillia
By: Cheryl Browne, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Barrie Advance Art for teens’ sake. That’s the concept behind the Virtual Student Art Auction run by high […]
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What History Can Tell Us About Working as an Immigrant Nurse in Canada
By: Johna Baylon, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, New Canadian Media Like many internationally educated nurses (IENs) in Canada, Jeff Kua came to the country through the […]
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Milton Youth Task Force Announce Award Winners
By: Laura Steiner The Milton Youth Task Force (MYTF) have announced the winners of their annual youth awards May 1, 2021. May 1, also marked […]
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Ottawa budgets $1.5-billion extension of rapid housing program, but stops short of changes cities wanted
By: Victoria Gibson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Toronto Star The federal government is extending its billion-dollar rapid housing initiative, budgeting $1.5 billion to carry the […]
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Canada’s economic growth slowed in first quarter of 2021
By: Lynn Desjardins Canada’s government statistics agency estimates that in the first three months of 2021, the country’s economic activity grew at an annual rate […]
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5 tips for effective remote learning
-NC- As schools continue with virtual learning, most parents are looking for new ways to keep their kids engaged and on track. Fortunately, there are […]
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Kabelik’s work selected for Prestigious Festival
By: Laura Steiner Oakville Resident Vladimir Kabelik turns 70 this month. The local documentary filmmaker, and photographer plans to celebrate that milestone birthday with retrospective […]