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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

Oct 13, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >

Local church celebrates Thanksgiving by giving back to the community

Greater Life Community Church hosted its sixth annual free Thanksgiving dinner on Friday evening

Oct 13, 2019 8:00 AM Read more >

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

Oct 12, 2019 8:55 PM Read more >

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

Oct 12, 2019 5:30 PM Read more >

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

Oct 12, 2019 3:30 PM Read more >

Magna Hoedown charities receive their share of $517,800 (10 photos)

More than 116, 000 residents receive services from the 20 recipient non-profit community groups

Oct 12, 2019 1:30 PM Read more >

St. Angela Merici's Turkey Bowl is a Thanksgiving tradition (8 photos)

Turkey Bowl on Friday kicks off the Thanksgiving weekend... literally

Oct 12, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

Chance to win $18K wedding at upcoming bridal expo

The event will include giveaways, vendor contests and free samples

Oct 12, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

BWG Library Picks of the Week

Check out this week's top book picks from the BWG Library!

Oct 12, 2019 10:00 AM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: Here's where Canada stands on overseas aid

Canadian aid has moved through new policies and new priorities over the decades, but coherence has long been lacking, historian says

Oct 12, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >