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Lakehead ranked among world’s top universities for third time

Lakehead ranked among world’s top universities for third time

'We continue to be above the international median in the quality and impact of our research,' says Lakehead University official
OUTDOORS: Daddy Longlegs belong in a class all their own

OUTDOORS: Daddy Longlegs belong in a class all their own

Known as harvestmen, these critters are not spiders as they lack the fangs or venom most spiders possess and they don't build webs
SCDSB to run virtual recreation programs for students with autism

SCDSB to run virtual recreation programs for students with autism

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Simcoe County girl, 7, comes to the rescue of Monarch butterflies

Simcoe County girl, 7, comes to the rescue of Monarch butterflies

'We want to get people to grow milkweed in safe places like their gardens, where it doesn’t have to be mowed down,' says elementary school student and naturalist
Ontario reports 715 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 715 new COVID cases Sunday

Sunday's report includes 708 recoveries and five new deaths
Feeling stressed out? This activity is all the rage at axe-throwing facility (3 photos)

Feeling stressed out? This activity is all the rage at axe-throwing facility (3 photos)

Rage Room is a 'great way to let out frustration that’s for sure,' says manager of facility that is in dire need of donations of stuff to smash
Local chamber gets $75,000 to help celebrate business community

Local chamber gets $75,000 to help celebrate business community

Funding comes at opportune time as businesses emerge from pandemic
Painting, created with heavy heart, a reminder of war's toll (3 photos)

Painting, created with heavy heart, a reminder of war's toll (3 photos)

Brian Lintner, who served as an MP in Canadian Armed Forces, has created poignant painting for Steel Spirit exhibition
Lakehead-Georgian electrical engineering program gets good grade

Lakehead-Georgian electrical engineering program gets good grade

'It is a testament to the high-quality curriculum, the exceptional student learning experience, and the strength of our partnerships with employers,' official says
Tay military veterans fêted with new banner project (7 photos)

Tay military veterans fêted with new banner project (7 photos)

All totalled, 49 veterans will be honoured as part of the Tay Memorial Banner Program.