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CANADA: Tributes to victims on 32nd anniversary of Montreal's Polytechnique mass shooting

CANADA: Tributes to victims on 32nd anniversary of Montreal's Polytechnique mass shooting

The sombre events marked the 32nd anniversary of what's widely believed to be Canada's worst mass shooting specifically targeting women
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City opts to keep 50 km/h speed limit in place on local roads

City opts to keep 50 km/h speed limit in place on local roads

Reducing limit to 40 km/h would not significantly reduce instances of speeding, staff say
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Hot Terriers hold off Georgina Ice to capture regional Silver Stick title

Hot Terriers hold off Georgina Ice to capture regional Silver Stick title

'Solid team play at both ends of the ice' was critical to team's recent success, says coach Mike Borrelli
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U13A Terriers capture regional Silver Stick crown in Midland

U13A Terriers capture regional Silver Stick crown in Midland

The Terriers earned a hard-fought 2-0 win over Woolwich in the championship game to earn the right to compete in the Silver Stick finals in Sarnia
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Health unit hosting virtual, live Q&A on vaccination for kids

Health unit hosting virtual, live Q&A on vaccination for kids

If parents or children have general questions or concerns about COVID-19 vaccination, they are urged to check out Wednesday's event
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Library's donation drive for new makerspace raised almost $15,000

Library's donation drive for new makerspace raised almost $15,000

When completed, the makerspace will provide access to innovative technology and creative tools, says official, noting there are still ways to support the effort
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Georgian College doubles goal, raises $20K on Giving Tuesday

Georgian College doubles goal, raises $20K on Giving Tuesday

Campaign included focus on raising money for equipment and learning environment enhancements linked to new nursing program
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Number of new COVID cases surges to 236 in region since Friday

Number of new COVID cases surges to 236 in region since Friday

The health unit is reporting 12 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orillia, six in Severn, four in Ramara and two in Oro-Medonte
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City council rubber-stamps budget with 2.98 per cent increase

City council rubber-stamps budget with 2.98 per cent increase

Money for traffic-calming measures pushes increase up .04 per cent; $50,000 for Mariposa House Hospice also gets OK after debate
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Widow, former OSMH nurse advocates for improvements to medical-assisted dying

Widow, former OSMH nurse advocates for improvements to medical-assisted dying

'It comes down to choice, and living and dying in the way you, as an independent human being, want to live and die,' says Dying with Dignity Canada official
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