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Congratulations to Linda Fitzgerald, winner of our December writing contest. She tells us the beautiful story of her aunt's most memorable Christmas. Be sure to check out this month's contest - All you need is love, just in time for Valentine's Day.
This week, local reporter Jessica Owen takes a look at how language and race continue to evolve in news reporting. "A lot of journalists fight an internal struggle when it comes to language," says the veteran reporter. "This year, there have been many discussions in newsrooms across the country and the world when it comes to how to report on racism."
We also take a look back at some of the top stories from 2020 from across Ontario and abroad. Have you ever seen two bears hugging?
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And if you missed it, here's what happened last week:
Community editor Raymond Bowe asked you where some of your favourite locations are for tobogganing in Barrie.
Reporter Jessica Owens discussed how there are some municipalities that are starved for local journalism, and the ripple effect can be disastrous.
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