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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Your grandchild is not in jail, don't send money!

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Your grandchild is not in jail, don't send money!

This week on the podcast: From grandparent scams to romance ripoffs to bogus job offers, fraud has become a multi-billion dollar industry. We talk to an expert about why phishing is flourishing
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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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Premier Ford asks federal government to pause safe supply programs

Premier Ford asks federal government to pause safe supply programs

'Due to Health Canada’s siloed approval process, the province is completely in the dark about where these federally approved sites are operating,' premier writes
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Province puts $30M on the books for 'state-of-the-art' Holland Landing school

Province puts $30M on the books for 'state-of-the-art' Holland Landing school

New elementary facility will create 638 student spaces; about $6.8 million also announced for expansion of Bradford's Holy Trinity Catholic High School
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Strumbellas, Tom Cochrane on Wasaga's summer music lineup

Strumbellas, Tom Cochrane on Wasaga's summer music lineup

The Carpet Frogs also set to perform in the town this summer
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Newmarket high school hires teacher facing child porn charges in B.C.

Newmarket high school hires teacher facing child porn charges in B.C.

York Region District School Board confirms Darrell Gilkes, charged by the RCMP in 2022, is no longer teaching in Newmarket after an arrest warrant was issued May 13
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LifeLabs employees back to work after ratifying new 3-year deal

LifeLabs employees back to work after ratifying new 3-year deal

'The employer may have deep pockets, but that’s no match for the collective power of organized workers,' OPSEU president says of contentious strike in Barrie
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COLUMN: Does latest weight-loss drug spell 'medical miracle'?

COLUMN: Does latest weight-loss drug spell 'medical miracle'?

Oh-oh-oh, Ozempic! In this week's column, Wendy shares her personal journey with the diabetic-turned-weight-loss medication
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Province announces $6.8M to expand Catholic high school in Bradford

Province announces $6.8M to expand Catholic high school in Bradford

Two-storey addition expected to accommodate another 276 students in on top of about 1,044 currently attending Holy Trinity Catholic High School
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'A different mandate': Southlake asks Bradford residents to help shape its future

'A different mandate': Southlake asks Bradford residents to help shape its future

About 25 locals and some council members joined senior staff from the Newmarket hospital to discuss how the facility can grow and expand
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