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‘It’s never too late to learn:’ U of G's senior learning program offers opportunity

‘It’s never too late to learn:’ U of G's senior learning program offers opportunity

After retiring from a career in real estate, Dan Izokaitis is headed back to school at the University of Guelph, at no cost
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BEYOND LOCAL: 'Boy in the Woods' a story of Holocaust survival, says its real-life inspiration

BEYOND LOCAL: 'Boy in the Woods' a story of Holocaust survival, says its real-life inspiration

Maxwell Smart was just 11 years old when he lost his family in the Holocaust.
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BEYOND LOCAL: Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Jacob Wassermann to row in Paralympic Games

BEYOND LOCAL: Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Jacob Wassermann to row in Paralympic Games

The 24-year-old will be among approximately 140 Canadians competing in the Paralympic Games in Paris from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8
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'We share stories for freedom': Exiled writers fled persecution, to find home in Canada

'We share stories for freedom': Exiled writers fled persecution, to find home in Canada

Exiled journalists share their experiences, continuing search to have a voice at Newmarket event
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Anti-racism group denied speaking slot at school board meeting gives speech in hallway

Anti-racism group denied speaking slot at school board meeting gives speech in hallway

Board chair said she accepted written delegation, but turned down verbal presentation because of 'lengthy agenda'
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Newmarket-area veteran's D-Day story shared by prime minister

Newmarket-area veteran's D-Day story shared by prime minister

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau featured Second World War veteran Jim Parks on his social media after speaking with him at the 80th anniversary ceremonies at Juno Beach
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VIDEO: Several 'scary' high school fights prompt calls for action

VIDEO: Several 'scary' high school fights prompt calls for action

'They should take action to prevent fights by properly punishing people by suspending for a long period of time,' says Orillia student who fears for her safety
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Meet the Waterdown financial expert who helped shape Ontario’s new math curriculum

Meet the Waterdown financial expert who helped shape Ontario’s new math curriculum

Financial literacy is a life skill, says advocate who pushed for it to be a requirement to graduate
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BEYOND LOCAL: Here's what's known about the ongoing Timmins area manhunt

BEYOND LOCAL: Here's what's known about the ongoing Timmins area manhunt

OPP, Ministry yet to confirm why Kettle Lakes Provincial Park — which is in the area being searched — is closed or when it could reopen
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BEYOND LOCAL: Can the Taylor Swift effect jolt Toronto's sputtering tourism industry?

BEYOND LOCAL: Can the Taylor Swift effect jolt Toronto's sputtering tourism industry?

The pop superstar is slated to swoop into town for a six-night run at the Rogers Centre this November
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