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Legion members visit cenotaph early today to lay wreaths

Legion members visit cenotaph early today to lay wreaths

In a quiet, 20-minute ceremony, a few Legion members and local dignitaries honoured Remembrance Day with a private ceremony at the Collingwood cenotaph this morning
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A look at our first week of CollingwoodToday+

A look at our first week of CollingwoodToday+

Plus a peek at this week's CollingwoodToday+ exclusive content, contests and more
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Ontario reports 1,426 new cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario reports 1,426 new cases of COVID-19 today

The last five days have been the five highest daily case counts reported in the province to date
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WATCH: Remembrance Day from the National War Memorial

WATCH: Remembrance Day from the National War Memorial

2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War
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When local soldier returned from Afghanistan, 'he had no life in his eyes,' says mom

When local soldier returned from Afghanistan, 'he had no life in his eyes,' says mom

Master Cpl. Jon Woolvett, a Canadian military veteran who did two tours of Afghanistan, died earlier this year at the age of 38
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CANADA: COVID may have reversed decline in Canadian trust in scientists, survey says

CANADA: COVID may have reversed decline in Canadian trust in scientists, survey says

People seem more willing to consider scientific evidence with open minds
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While serving as 'an ally of Canada,' racism still prevailed, recalls area veteran

While serving as 'an ally of Canada,' racism still prevailed, recalls area veteran

'Many of the men who enlisted lost their status as Indians in Canada. It wasn’t fair, it’s never really been fair,' says local elder and veteran
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Good Morning, Collingwood!

Good Morning, Collingwood!

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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CANADA: Fewer people plan to attend virtual or in-person Remembrance Day ceremonies, poll says

CANADA: Fewer people plan to attend virtual or in-person Remembrance Day ceremonies, poll says

Anthony Wilson-Smith of Historica Canada says the bigger issue, not attributable to COVID-19, is the declining knowledge of military history
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Jury trials resume in Barrie with heavy reliance upon technology and space

Jury trials resume in Barrie with heavy reliance upon technology and space

'Today, you’re all taking part in a jury system that is envied across the world,' judge tells members of the jury pool
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