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​​​​​​​Conservation group urges people to leave leaves on the ground

​​​​​​​Conservation group urges people to leave leaves on the ground

Leaving fallen leaves in your yard is a small act of nature conservation that can support backyard biodiversity, experts say
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Bradford hosts its first ever Rosary Rally (12 photos)

Bradford hosts its first ever Rosary Rally (12 photos)

Catholics gather for Bradford's first ever Rosary Rally
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Cram a car to feed a feline

Cram a car to feed a feline

Throughout October, Pet Valu in Barrie is collecting food and supplies for local pets in need
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Trudeau campaigning on Main Street Newmarket today

Trudeau campaigning on Main Street Newmarket today

The Liberal Leader is back in York Region for Thanksgiving Sunday, joining candidates in Newmarket, Oak Ridges and Richmond Hill
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Ask The Nutritionist: What are some healthy snack ideas?

Ask The Nutritionist: What are some healthy snack ideas?

In her weekly column, Bradford West Gwillimbury licensed nutritionist Nonie De Long warns against snacking and gives some healthy snack food alternatives...
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BEYOND LOCAL: Survey suggests Canadian girls have more friends online than in real life

BEYOND LOCAL: Survey suggests Canadian girls have more friends online than in real life

The research also suggests that young Canadian girls may be spending more time online than previously thought
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Local church celebrates Thanksgiving by giving back to the community

Local church celebrates Thanksgiving by giving back to the community

Greater Life Community Church hosted its sixth annual free Thanksgiving dinner on Friday evening
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CANADA: Doctors and patients have very different views on how to treat obesity

CANADA: Doctors and patients have very different views on how to treat obesity

Diet and exercise are important parts of obesity treatment, but they’re often not enough on their own, new report says
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School communities celebrate harvest time, Thanksgiving with turkey dinners (10 photos)

School communities celebrate harvest time, Thanksgiving with turkey dinners (10 photos)

BWG's rural schools welcome students, teachers and parent volunteers to a Harvest lunch, just before Thanksgiving
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Artifacts hidden in wall turns up local woman's 366-year family history

Artifacts hidden in wall turns up local woman's 366-year family history

Non-fiction writer Candace Savage was fascinated with original homeowner's name. Who names their kid Napoleon?, Faye Blondin says
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