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Collingwood firefighters current and retired gather for moment of silence on 9/11

Collingwood firefighters current and retired gather for moment of silence on 9/11

Deputy Fire Chief used the time to reflect on the brotherhood of firefighters as they marked 20 years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001
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Ontario reports 600 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 600 new COVID cases Monday

The latest updates noted 627 recoveries and four new deaths
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It's the last day to vote in advance polls

It's the last day to vote in advance polls

Polls are open until 9 p.m. today
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OPINION: Parks are about promoting everyone’s public health — not just boosting homeowners’ property value

OPINION: Parks are about promoting everyone’s public health — not just boosting homeowners’ property value

Although the pandemic has clarified the beneficial role of parks in promoting health and well-being in urban communities, it has also highlighted inequities in accessing parks and green spaces
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Firefighters rescue paddle boarders with assistance from passing kayaker

Firefighters rescue paddle boarders with assistance from passing kayaker

A 911 call came in at about 3 p.m. on Sept. 11 after two men fell off their boards and into the bay
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Good Morning, Collingwood

Good Morning, Collingwood

Gas prices, weather, and a reminder you get to enjoy that Monday morning coffee today
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OPINION: Children’s concerns and feelings are ignored in back-to-school planning

OPINION: Children’s concerns and feelings are ignored in back-to-school planning

How do children feel about pandemic measures that affect their lives and sense of security?
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New Indigenous gallery gives artists place to tell stories 'in their voice'

New Indigenous gallery gives artists place to tell stories 'in their voice'

Inaugural exhibit features the work of Andy Trudeau, who started drawing regularly at age 87 and whose style is 'direct, understandable and full of information and humour'
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OUTDOORS: Daddy Longlegs belong in a class all their own

OUTDOORS: Daddy Longlegs belong in a class all their own

Known as harvestmen, these critters are not spiders as they lack the fangs or venom most spiders possess and they don't build webs
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Collingwood educator moves up the ranks to take public school board reins

Collingwood educator moves up the ranks to take public school board reins

People of Collingwood: John Dance, director of education for the Simcoe County District School Board
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