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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 […]
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Hundreds of anti-lockdown, anti-mask protesters take to the streets again in downtown Barrie
By: Cheryl Browne, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Barrie Advance Calls for ‘Freedom’ rang through the downtown core of Barrie as Freedom Rally marchers walked peacefully […]
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Milton to Mark Pride Month with Rainbow crosswalks and Benches
By: Laura Steiner The Town of Milton will mark Pride Month with two rainbow crosswalks, and rainbow benches. The moves are in addition to raising […]
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Indigenous lay bencher aims to address inclusivity, diversity and racism in new role
By: Willow Fiddler, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Globe and Mail Catherine Banning knows what it means to step up and fill a leadership role. […]