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Growing list of travellers charged with trying to smuggle cannabis via Pearson

Growing list of travellers charged with trying to smuggle cannabis via Pearson

Although cannabis is decriminalized in Canada, you can't take large amounts on the plane: RCMP
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COLUMN: Do you feel that icy wind chill? It's cold by any scale

COLUMN: Do you feel that icy wind chill? It's cold by any scale

Wind chill affects only things that naturally give off heat, like people and animals and that's why it's important to take heed, says columnist
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Good morning, Collingwood

Good morning, Collingwood

Here's a look at today's weather
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Lifesaver and four volunteers honoured at Mayor’s Levee

Lifesaver and four volunteers honoured at Mayor’s Levee

Murray Knowles, Dr. John Miller, Naomi Paterson and Hella Sandberg were bestowed the Order of Collingwood this year, with Derek Crespy presented with the Lifesaving Society’s Rescue Award of Merit
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COLUMN: Romper Room host, magic mirror delighted local kids

COLUMN: Romper Room host, magic mirror delighted local kids

Lois Welsman had young viewers on the edge of their seats when show debuted on Barrie's CKVR in 1960
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Snowfall up to 25 cm possible starting Monday afternoon

Snowfall up to 25 cm possible starting Monday afternoon

The threat of snow squalls will diminish Tuesday afternoon
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Call of the wild: Alternative education offers different route for teachers, kids

Call of the wild: Alternative education offers different route for teachers, kids

'As much as I loved teaching, it never felt right. Something was missing. I really struggled to reconcile how public education works,' says Becky Palmer
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Thornbury musical pro hits all the right notes

Thornbury musical pro hits all the right notes

People of Collingwood: Christopher Burton, musician and director of music at Grace United Church
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Overdose deaths in Ontario increasingly involve more than one drug, new report says

Overdose deaths in Ontario increasingly involve more than one drug, new report says

More than 2,600 Ontarians died from opioids in 2023
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GUEST COLUMN: NVCA interim CAO to focus on 'continuous improvement'

GUEST COLUMN: NVCA interim CAO to focus on 'continuous improvement'

'In the coming months, we must build a foundation of trust and collaboration,' says Sheryl Flannagan
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