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REMEMBER THIS: The Wish Book remembered (4 photos)

REMEMBER THIS: The Wish Book remembered (4 photos)

This week's Remember This looks back at the history of the 'children's book of dreams'
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

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COVID-19: The pandemic has been a test of faith for believers

COVID-19: The pandemic has been a test of faith for believers

This fall, a coalition of Christian research organizations surveyed 1,269 churches and ministries and found 80 per cent were offering online services
COVID-19: Ontario confirms two cases of virus variant first discovered in UK

COVID-19: Ontario confirms two cases of virus variant first discovered in UK

Investigation revealed that the couple from Durham Region had been in contact with a recent traveller from the UK
No skating through the museum grounds - at least for now

No skating through the museum grounds - at least for now

'It is a popular pastime in the area for people,' says official, noting decision was made to keep the trail on ice until at least end of January
Birds and bees would prefer you kept your Christmas tree around this year

Birds and bees would prefer you kept your Christmas tree around this year

You can use your old Christmas tree to mimic a little bit of forest shelter in your backyard, says the Nature Conservancy of Canada
Ontario reports 2,142 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 2,142 new COVID cases today

The province has also reported 2,159 new cases of COVID-19 from Dec. 25
Explore the best Canadian fiction with BWG Library

Explore the best Canadian fiction with BWG Library

If you know of a great book by a local author, let the library know!
What a distanced holiday season means for people with disabilities, chronic health conditions

What a distanced holiday season means for people with disabilities, chronic health conditions

People who already experience social barriers and poorer mental health status are especially vulnerable during a socially distant holiday season
Something to chew on: What's the difference between rabbits and hares?

Something to chew on: What's the difference between rabbits and hares?

When it comes to telling these Lagomorphs apart, it's mainly in the teeth, outdoors columnist explains