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Learning to identify poison ivy can save a lot of grief (3 photos)

Learning to identify poison ivy can save a lot of grief (3 photos)

If you do come into contact with this pesky plant, be careful how you treat it as some supposed tips make things worse, warns outdoors columnist
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Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Don't forget to smile today!
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WORLD: What Canada can learn from Sweden about creating middle-class retail jobs

WORLD: What Canada can learn from Sweden about creating middle-class retail jobs

Canadian grocery-store workers earn low wages compared to their counterparts in Sweden. Why?
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Barrie resident, former NHLer keeps his stick on the ice as Maple Leafs alumni president

Barrie resident, former NHLer keeps his stick on the ice as Maple Leafs alumni president

Greg Hotham discusses his role with the Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni, local 'AAA' hockey, playing golf, and his sons' educational journey
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If you want a forest, start planting trees, local forester urges

If you want a forest, start planting trees, local forester urges

'It makes you feel good to see all the benefits trees are giving us,' says Brent Forbes of Somerville Seedlings that grows about three million trees each year
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'Nobody even knew they existed': Advocate for abandoned babies continues campaign for new law

'Nobody even knew they existed': Advocate for abandoned babies continues campaign for new law

Newmarket's Abuse Hurts CEO Ellen Campbell believes Safe Haven-type legislation will help end the travesty of newborns being left to die
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Forest fire smoke from the north affecting local air quality

Forest fire smoke from the north affecting local air quality

The conditions could continue into Monday
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Environmental group takes Bradford Bypass protest to Mulroney’s office

Environmental group takes Bradford Bypass protest to Mulroney’s office

'We’re at a situation where we want to build healthy, sustainable diverse communities, and highways just don’t do it,' says coalition's spokesperson
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LETTER: County's approach to new bins is 'quite abysmal'

LETTER: County's approach to new bins is 'quite abysmal'

Reader says new system is a 'great idea' but the 'ridiculous size of the trash cans' shows disregard for 'any real taxpayer input'
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COLUMN: Do I really need to eat organic for my health?

COLUMN: Do I really need to eat organic for my health?

In her weekly column, nutritionist Nonie De Long takes a deeper look at the question of how organic foods can affect your health
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