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Belle Ewart man faces serious, drug, firearm-related charges

Belle Ewart man faces serious, drug, firearm-related charges

Police find loaded handguns in plain view as well as drugs, cash and a small, illegal marijuana grow operation
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Simpson brothers: Working together, retiring together (10 photos)

Simpson brothers: Working together, retiring together (10 photos)

Brothers Ken and Stephen Simpson retired from Array Bradford after long careers; 'For us, it's all about the people. The rest ... is just window dressing'
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'God bless you for saving my dad,' daughter tells local hero

'God bless you for saving my dad,' daughter tells local hero

Man sprung into action to douse senior who was in wheelchair, engulfed in flames; 'There's nothing exceptional about what I did. It's what people do'
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GoFundMe campaign launched to rescue Street Cats Rescue

GoFundMe campaign launched to rescue Street Cats Rescue

'These are our cats - they're not just rescue cats,' said shelter official; Agency hopes to raise $25,000
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Memories of summer days in by-gone West Gwillimbury Township

Memories of summer days in by-gone West Gwillimbury Township

Author will share stories and sign copies at book launch.
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Here's how you can vote for the first ever SCDSB Idol

Here's how you can vote for the first ever SCDSB Idol

Voting is open until May 29 at 12 p.m., and the eight finalists will perform on June 5
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<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> The evolution of menopause, and the impact of grandmothers

BEYOND LOCAL: The evolution of menopause, and the impact of grandmothers

The proximity of a maternal grandmother could have an effect on family size, study says
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Keep the long weekend fun by avoiding ticks, mosquitoes

Keep the long weekend fun by avoiding ticks, mosquitoes

Over the past three years, there has been a marked increase in the number of local Lyme disease cases
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Meghan Markle helping to revive interest in handwriting

Meghan Markle helping to revive interest in handwriting

What does your handwriting reveal about you? Expert Elaine Charal is offering a free analysis at the Newmarket Public Library May 21
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<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> The endless pursuit of economic growth isn't so great for the environment, prof says

BEYOND LOCAL: The endless pursuit of economic growth isn't so great for the environment, prof says

All is not well in the world just because stock markets are up – particularly when it comes to climate change
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