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BEYOND LOCAL: Why do influencers have so much sway?

BEYOND LOCAL: Why do influencers have so much sway?

The Sunwing saga highlighted the role of influencers, which in this case was negative
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ToolBox Niagara organizes virtual walk to help the homeless

ToolBox Niagara organizes virtual walk to help the homeless

The event will be part of 'The Coldest Night of the Year' on February 26; all proceeds will support Start Me Up Niagara, which operates warming centres and other programs
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Public Health Ontario reports 587 people in ICU with COVID-19 and 55 deaths

Public Health Ontario reports 587 people in ICU with COVID-19 and 55 deaths

3,960 new cases have been reported, although new cases counts may be underestimated due to limits on who can be tested
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BEYOND LOCAL: Patient aggression and physician burnout contribute to a human resources crisis in health care

BEYOND LOCAL: Patient aggression and physician burnout contribute to a human resources crisis in health care

Stressful clinic encounters include things like patients who demand drug prescriptions that aren’t medically needed, and those with unrealistic expectations about appointment availability, treatment results or wait times
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Good morning, Thorold!

Good morning, Thorold!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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BEYOND LOCAL: Why do we love puzzles like Wordle and Scrabble and are they good for our brains?

BEYOND LOCAL: Why do we love puzzles like Wordle and Scrabble and are they good for our brains?

Wordle is the latest word game to captivate millions
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CANADA: Thousands gather at Parliament for protest against vaccine mandates

CANADA: Thousands gather at Parliament for protest against vaccine mandates

Several in attendance said the gathering wouldn't likely be a one day protest and promised to stay parked by Parliament until vaccine mandate and public-health restrictions are lifted
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Province reports 597 people in ICU with COVID-19 and 58 deaths

Province reports 597 people in ICU with COVID-19 and 58 deaths

Ontario Health has reported 4,855 new COVID-19 cases, although new cases counts may be underestimated due to limits on who can be tested
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ONTARIO: Ford says to 'learn to live with' virus ahead of reopening Monday

ONTARIO: Ford says to 'learn to live with' virus ahead of reopening Monday

Ford made the comments about COVID-19 in an interview that aired Friday on a local Peterborough, Ont., radio station
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BEYOND LOCAL: How ichthyosaurs re-evolved the ability to consume large prey

BEYOND LOCAL: How ichthyosaurs re-evolved the ability to consume large prey

A specimen of the newly discovered species of ichthyosaur had teeth that showed it was capable of consuming large prey
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