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Advocate for rare disease patients says pandemic has exposed Canada's flaws with Big Pharma

Advocate for rare disease patients says pandemic has exposed Canada's flaws with Big Pharma

'We deserve better than this," says local Cystic Fibrosis advocate and mother, Beth Vanstone, who believes the reason behind Canada's vaccine hiccups all stem back to its relationship with Big Pharma
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Man charged following downtown arrest captured on video; outside police agency to investigate

Man charged following downtown arrest captured on video; outside police agency to investigate

Barrie man, 20, has been charged with causing a disturbance and assault with attempt to resist arrest
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Ontario economy reopening details coming next week: Labour minister

Ontario economy reopening details coming next week: Labour minister

Ontario’s Solicitor General’s office says no decisions have been made regarding whether to end or extend the emergency order
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Bradford A&W taking part in Mealshare program to help end youth hunger

Bradford A&W taking part in Mealshare program to help end youth hunger

The program is running indefinitely and will provide a meal to a youth in need
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WATCH: Trudeau reassures Canadians that vaccine rollout is still on schedule

WATCH: Trudeau reassures Canadians that vaccine rollout is still on schedule

Canada on track to have 6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine by end of March says PM
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Ontario reports 1,670 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 1,670 new COVID cases Friday

The number of active cases continues to decrease, and hospitalizations are down this week compared to last
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Mother completes painful trek honouring late son with frozen crosses (5 photos)

Mother completes painful trek honouring late son with frozen crosses (5 photos)

Coroner's report finds that despite being scanned for drugs twice, fentanyl hidden in Jordan Sheard's colon went undetected at Lindsay jail
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Celebrating Black History Month at the BWG Library

Celebrating Black History Month at the BWG Library

There are plenty of activities to take part in and celebrate Black History at the BWG Library this month
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BEYOND LOCAL: Are youth at the heart of Canada’s mental health crisis?

BEYOND LOCAL: Are youth at the heart of Canada’s mental health crisis?

Significant reform of youth mental health care in Canada is needed to address the high rates of mental illness in young people, research fellow says
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Staff asked to look at winter maintenance of trails, to boost outdoor activity

Staff asked to look at winter maintenance of trails, to boost outdoor activity

Keeping pathways clear of snow and ice would provide more options for outdoor exercise
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