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WATCH: Installation of Mary Simon as Canada's 30th governor general

WATCH: Installation of Mary Simon as Canada's 30th governor general

Watch the livestream feed of the ceremony here
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Writing first book 'scary' and 'exciting' for retired teacher

Writing first book 'scary' and 'exciting' for retired teacher

Follow the Red Wagon is the first book for Barrie resident Margot Edge, but won’t be her last; Her next one already in layout and design stage
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OPINION: Arts venues set the stage for post-pandemic innovation

OPINION: Arts venues set the stage for post-pandemic innovation

Our work lives must provide not only financial rewards, but intellectual meaning, emotional connection and awe-inducing wonder, researcher says
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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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