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COLUMN: Black — From the colour, to the person, the movement and the language

COLUMN: Black — From the colour, to the person, the movement and the language

A peek into newsroom discussion that can occur concerning the use of terminology when reporting on diversity issues
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Bears hugging and other non-pandemic stories you probably read this year

Bears hugging and other non-pandemic stories you probably read this year

We crunched the numbers and found these were the most-popular headlines
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COLUMN: Facebook groups can't quench thirst in a news desert

COLUMN: Facebook groups can't quench thirst in a news desert

Community social media groups are the only option for some municipalities that are starved for local journalism, and the ripple effect can be disastrous
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Ask us anything, just don't shoot the messenger

Ask us anything, just don't shoot the messenger

We don't declare outbreaks, but we report them
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COLUMN: The argument for pardoning Donald Trump

COLUMN: The argument for pardoning Donald Trump

Whether Trump actually needs a pardon is another matter, because he has not yet been charged with any federal crimes
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POLL: Are you decking more halls this year?

POLL: Are you decking more halls this year?

First, it's toilet paper, then molasses, and now it's Christmas lights!
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POLL: Are your Christmas shopping plans different this year?

POLL: Are your Christmas shopping plans different this year?

Let us know how COVID has impacted your holiday shopping routines and traditions
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COLUMN: It's time to put skate trail idea on ice

COLUMN: It's time to put skate trail idea on ice

'To be quite honest, I’m shocked that we’re actually even having this discussion,' lamented Mason Ainsworth at recent budget meeting
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POLL: Should would-be snowbirds stay home during the pandemic?

POLL: Should would-be snowbirds stay home during the pandemic?

Many have decided to weather the winter here, while others have flown to warmer locales
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POLL: Should local businesses deny service to visitors from hot zones?

POLL: Should local businesses deny service to visitors from hot zones?

The region's medical officer of health is suggesting that local businesses would be within their right to deny service to people from outside the area
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