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Ontario reports 3,784 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 3,784 new COVID cases Monday

The latest updates also include 1,040 recoveries and zero deaths
Booster bookings backlogged, local vaccine clinics limit walk-ins

Booster bookings backlogged, local vaccine clinics limit walk-ins

The health unit is requiring appointments for booster doses, but allowing walk-ins for first and second dose
Parent Hustle Market offers homemade wares from local makers

Parent Hustle Market offers homemade wares from local makers

Candles, cookies and cutting boards kicked off the Parent Hustle Market. Eighteen vendors sold their wares in a one-day-only rented storefront at the corner of Simcoe Road and Holland Street, Sunday
BEYOND LOCAL: Lab-grown meats and cow-free dairy can meet the demand for protein

BEYOND LOCAL: Lab-grown meats and cow-free dairy can meet the demand for protein

While the demand for protein has grown, there has also been an increased interest in and demand for meat and dairy alternatives
OUTDOORS: Sharp-shinned hawk provides up-close lesson in survival

OUTDOORS: Sharp-shinned hawk provides up-close lesson in survival

Shy but wily predator waited for human observers to leave the scene before swooping down to claim the spoils of war: a mourning dove
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Dating app users are disclosing STI and vaccine status and queer apps are leading the way

BEYOND LOCAL: Dating app users are disclosing STI and vaccine status and queer apps are leading the way

Apps allow people to find more partners easily, but it doesn’t mean the apps are increasing STI transmission.
DeafBlind Ontario helps twins thrive as individuals, while remaining together

DeafBlind Ontario helps twins thrive as individuals, while remaining together

For 21-year-old identical twins, Scott and Ian, twinkling Christmas lights are a significant sight of the holiday season
LETTER: Gifts can mean more than you think

LETTER: Gifts can mean more than you think

Reader Albert Wierenga has a story to tell about a poppy received as a gift that had even more meaning than anticipated
Residents line up for hours to get free rapid tests at Upper Canada mall (4 photos)

Residents line up for hours to get free rapid tests at Upper Canada mall (4 photos)

The testing kits will continue to distributed at Upper Canada Mall Dec. 20 and 21