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<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> 'If it's not yes then it's no.' How to talk to your kids about sexual consent

BEYOND LOCAL: 'If it's not yes then it's no.' How to talk to your kids about sexual consent

Tackling the power of pressure, deconstructing stereotypes, and taking the fear out of rejection are just some of the ways to make consent clear to teens, expert says
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Canadians 'deeply concerned' about climate change: Lakehead study

Canadians 'deeply concerned' about climate change: Lakehead study

'Canadians are telling us that how we respond to climate change needs to change,' says Orillia-based principal investigator of nationwide study
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Monday will present a rare opportunity to see a solar transit

Monday will present a rare opportunity to see a solar transit

Local astronomer provides some helpful tips to help you - safely - view this phenomenon over our skies
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Naturalists mourn loss of inspirational Wye Marsh leader

Naturalists mourn loss of inspirational Wye Marsh leader

Naturalists the world over are mourning the loss of former Wye Marsh leader who led with grace and honour, says outdoors columnist
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Kent says remembering the past is important for the future

Kent says remembering the past is important for the future

Kent Walton recalls lining up at the CNE fairgrounds to wait for his uncle to return from fighting overseas during the Second World War
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Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Cloudy with periods of rain starting in the morning, changing to snow in the afternoon.
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<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> Locking people up doesn't make us safer, professor says

BEYOND LOCAL: Locking people up doesn't make us safer, professor says

Expert says prisons may not be the answer to reducing crime
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'First Light' holiday brings people back to a time before commercialism <b>(4 photos)</b>

'First Light' holiday brings people back to a time before commercialism (4 photos)

Travel Columnist, Andrew Hind describes the 'First Light' holiday celebration
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Humanity of heroes marks gallery exhibit for Remembrance Week

Humanity of heroes marks gallery exhibit for Remembrance Week

First responders and military personnel reveal the human emotions behind their Steel Spirits in a gallery exhibit at the Simcoe Street Theatre
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Local resident celebrates milestone with loved ones by her side

Local resident celebrates milestone with loved ones by her side

According to Inez Chung’s family, the key to longevity might just be a bit of good music, red wine and a whole lot of love
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