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Families urge passage of NDP bill to create missing vulnerable people alerts

Families urge passage of NDP bill to create missing vulnerable people alerts

A private member's bill from New Democrat Monique Taylor that would implement an alert system for vulnerable people similar to Amber Alerts
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BEYOND LOCAL: Iron fuels immune cells – and it could make asthma worse

BEYOND LOCAL: Iron fuels immune cells – and it could make asthma worse

A lesser known important function of iron is its involvement in generating energy for certain immune cells
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BEYOND LOCAL: Peacock sightings have Glen Williams locals flocking to social media

BEYOND LOCAL: Peacock sightings have Glen Williams locals flocking to social media

We found out where Blue hails from, and why residents keep seeing him around the hamlet
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Child under 5 dies after being hospitalized for measles: Public Health Ontario

Child under 5 dies after being hospitalized for measles: Public Health Ontario

Public Health Ontario says it is the first such death in more than a decade
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BEYOND LOCAL: Young child dies from measles, Public Health Ontario reports

BEYOND LOCAL: Young child dies from measles, Public Health Ontario reports

An unvaccinated child under age 5 has died from the measles in Ontario, unvaccinated children are at heightened risk for complications of the virus
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Trial of Sault's Pat King to explore 'Freedom Convoy' social media posts

Trial of Sault's Pat King to explore 'Freedom Convoy' social media posts

"Freedom Convoy" organizer pleaded not guilty
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Steal a vehicle in Ontario, lose your licence for at least 10 years

Steal a vehicle in Ontario, lose your licence for at least 10 years

A car is stolen every 14 minutes in Ontario on average
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Ontario's need for nurses, PSWs to top 33K and 50K by 2032: document

Ontario's need for nurses, PSWs to top 33K and 50K by 2032: document

Failed Freedom of Information Act request by Global News and successful one by The Canadian Press reveal details government tried to keep secret
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Lifetime driving ban among tough new Ontario impaired rules

Lifetime driving ban among tough new Ontario impaired rules

In legislation to be introduced this week, Ontario moves to add stiffer impaired driving penalties, including a lifetime driving ban for those convicted of killing someone while impaired behind the wheel
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As wildfire approaches Fort McMurray, officials hope cooler temps, winds push blaze away

As wildfire approaches Fort McMurray, officials hope cooler temps, winds push blaze away

Fire brings back difficult memories for many residents who, in 2016, had to race to safety as a wildfire nicknamed ‘The Beast’ tore through Fort McMurray
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