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Erika Engel

Erika Engel

Erika Engel regularly covers all things Collingwood as a journalist and the editor of CollingwoodToday.ca

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Recent Work by Erika

ONTARIO: Brampton fire captain accused of murdering his wife

ONTARIO: Brampton fire captain accused of murdering his wife

The City of Brampton confirmed James Schwalm has since been fired for cause
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ONTARIO: Mother of abducted woman longs to hug her daughter

ONTARIO: Mother of abducted woman longs to hug her daughter

Police have announced a $100,000 reward for information that leads to the location of Elnaz Hajtamiri, who was abducted one year ago today from a Wasaga Beach home
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Police announce $100K reward for help locating Elnaz Hajtamiri

Police announce $100K reward for help locating Elnaz Hajtamiri

The 37-year-old was abducted from a home in Wasaga Beach one year ago today
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ONTARIO: No charges laid after dog shot by neighbour

ONTARIO: No charges laid after dog shot by neighbour

'Riot' was shot after crossing a fence line, likely drawn by bait set out for coyotes; the dog died 13 hours later
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ONTARIO: Police, MNR continue to investigate shooting of dog

ONTARIO: Police, MNR continue to investigate shooting of dog

No charges have been announced; police and MNR are conducting a joint investigation
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'We're lost:' Ontario couple in shock after dog shot by neighbour

'We're lost:' Ontario couple in shock after dog shot by neighbour

A Collingwood-area home with an 'oasis' for a backyard now feels like a crime scene for its owners, who are haunted by the 'inhumane' death of their beloved dog
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CUPE ends protests; Ford promises to repeal Bill 28

CUPE ends protests; Ford promises to repeal Bill 28

CUPE education workers going back to work tomorrow morning
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Ontario Grade 3 student races cross-country in a wheelchair

Ontario Grade 3 student races cross-country in a wheelchair

Charlie Damianov participated in a regional cross-country meet with great success; his mom is calling on The Blue Mountains to level the field by adding paved trails
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Decline in Ontario COVID cases indicates break in 7th wave

Decline in Ontario COVID cases indicates break in 7th wave

Over the last 30 days, Ontario has reported between two and 15 deaths per day caused by COVID, or the virus was a contributing factor
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Ontario opens 4th dose COVID vaccines for all adults

Ontario opens 4th dose COVID vaccines for all adults

Beginning July 14, anyone aged 18 or older can get a second booster shot (4th dose) if it has been 5 months since their last booster
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