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CANADA: Blue-collar, healthcare jobs in the rise in 2020

CANADA: Blue-collar, healthcare jobs in the rise in 2020

2020's most in-demand jobs range from welders to surgeons
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Knowledgeable bat proponent defends the 'ninjas of the night'

Knowledgeable bat proponent defends the 'ninjas of the night'

Rob Laidlaw provided fascinating information about the much misunderstood bat at Orillia Naturalists' Club meeting; David Hawke to speak at February meeting
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First Nations advocate to speak at upcoming University Women's meeting

First Nations advocate to speak at upcoming University Women's meeting

Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux will talk about impact of Truth and Reconciliation on child welfare and missing and murdered Indigenous women
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Village Foundation delivers grants to three Collingwood charities

Village Foundation delivers grants to three Collingwood charities

Grants aim to improve health care services with new life-saving equipment, address homelessness with shelter and support services
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Collingwood Colts in negotiations to use Colts name again next year

Collingwood Colts in negotiations to use Colts name again next year

The Colts brand was on loan to Collingwood under a one-year lease, according to team owner Dave Steele
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Today is Amber Alert awareness day

Today is Amber Alert awareness day

In Ontario, eight Amber Alerts were activated in 2019
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Storybook Soiree sashays on despite Saturday's slushy weather

Storybook Soiree sashays on despite Saturday's slushy weather

The new fundraiser for Collingwood Out of the Cold aimed to teach kids about homelessness by using the stories they know and love
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CANADA: New study shows most Canadians believe in negative vaping effects

CANADA: New study shows most Canadians believe in negative vaping effects

Nearly half of Canadians would like to see vaping products be completely banned, while one-in-three say this would be a step too far
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Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Cloudy skies with a chance of flurries and risk of freezing drizzle.
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BEYOND LOCAL: The evolution of showcasing wealth with food

BEYOND LOCAL: The evolution of showcasing wealth with food

The pineapple was historically associated with prestige and luxury. Now, we turn to Instagram to show off #foodporn
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