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CANADA: Trudeau announces Inuk leader Mary Simon as first Indigenous governor general

CANADA: Trudeau announces Inuk leader Mary Simon as first Indigenous governor general

Longtime advocate for Inuit culture and rights, Simon served as Canada's ambassador to Denmark and the Canadian ambassador for circumpolar affairs
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Ontario reports 244 new COVID cases Tuesday, with data catch-up

Ontario reports 244 new COVID cases Tuesday, with data catch-up

Toronto Health Unit added 80 cases from 2020 that were previously unreported
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Health unit offers some tips on how to stay cool, reduce the risks during heat wave

Health unit offers some tips on how to stay cool, reduce the risks during heat wave

During the heat, you should be taking care to avoid overheating, health unit says
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LETTER: Reader says it's time to bring back photo radar

LETTER: Reader says it's time to bring back photo radar

'The use of traffic-calming cushions is a humorous suggestion as a means to solve speeding,' says city resident
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Construction crews bringing 'much-needed relief' to Mapleview East

Construction crews bringing 'much-needed relief' to Mapleview East

The $22-million project extends from Country Lane to Yonge Street and will take place roughly July to December from 2021 to 2024
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

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Indigenous activist creates second encampment at Tiny Township's Balm Beach

Indigenous activist creates second encampment at Tiny Township's Balm Beach

'This demonstration is a peaceful action to educate the public and to work in unity in shared concerns of accessing waterways,' says Johnny Hawke
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‘Heart-centred approach’ needed to move First Nations forward, says candidate for national chief

‘Heart-centred approach’ needed to move First Nations forward, says candidate for national chief

RoseAnne Archibald is one of seven people running for Assembly of First Nations national chief
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Pacing fillies back at Georgian Downs Tuesday night

Pacing fillies back at Georgian Downs Tuesday night

Innisfil oval kicks off its stakes season with five $22,000 Grassroots divisions for the two-year-old lasses
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County school board lends support to ‘period poverty’ fight

County school board lends support to ‘period poverty’ fight

Local Catholic school board recently sent letter in support of Toronto Youth Cabinet’s efforts to press the province to fund menstrual products in Ontario schools
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