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National daycare program too late for many parents already feeling the pinch

National daycare program too late for many parents already feeling the pinch

'Sadly for me, I've needed help the last three years and now more than ever,' says Barrie mother of two
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Bradford and Bond Head residents age 40+ now eligible to book vaccine appointments

Bradford and Bond Head residents age 40+ now eligible to book vaccine appointments

Residents living in Bond Head or in the L3Z postal code age 40+ can now book a vaccine appointment locally
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Ontario SPCA seeking foster homes for vulnerable animals

Ontario SPCA seeking foster homes for vulnerable animals

Volunteers who are able to care for pregnant dogs and cats and their litters, as well as animals requiring specialized medical care are needed, SPCA says
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Ontario Superior Court hearings on hold during lockdown

Ontario Superior Court hearings on hold during lockdown

Given the strength of the latest stay-at-home order, the court is to defer as many matters as possible, including virtual hearings
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Kids Help Phone launches strategy to support Black youth distressed by racism, discrimination

Kids Help Phone launches strategy to support Black youth distressed by racism, discrimination

Goal is to best support an increasing number of Black youth contacting Kids Help Phone after experiencing distress from racism and discrimination
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Ontario reports 4,212 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 4,212 new COVID cases Wednesday

The province has now administered more than four million doses of vaccinations against COVID-19
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Council pushes to lower vaccine eligibility to 18+ for Bradford

Council pushes to lower vaccine eligibility to 18+ for Bradford

Councillors voted to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to 18+ in Bradford
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BEYOND LOCAL: How Canada could benefit from space mining

BEYOND LOCAL: How Canada could benefit from space mining

Researcher says Canada is well-positioned to actively participate in the emerging space resources domain
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SCDSB seeks volunteers for Accessibility Advisory Committee

SCDSB seeks volunteers for Accessibility Advisory Committee

People with disabilities and members of families of people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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Help from federal government welcomed during Ontario's third wave, says Dr. Gardner

Help from federal government welcomed during Ontario's third wave, says Dr. Gardner

Barrie MPs criticize Trudeau government for arriving 'on their white horse' when it was the Liberal government that put Ontario 'behind the 8-ball'
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