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'A necessity': Council looking into operating city-run medical clinic

'A necessity': Council looking into operating city-run medical clinic

'This is a necessity within our city. People are dying because they don't have doctors,' said Coun. Cipolla at Monday's meeting
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CLOSER LOOK: Homeless crisis in Ontario will get worse before it gets better

CLOSER LOOK: Homeless crisis in Ontario will get worse before it gets better

In this new nightly feature, Village Media journalists discuss an important story making headlines. On tonight's episode: A new report attempts to tally the homeless across the province
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Former Kings star becomes team's new GM, joins new head coach

Former Kings star becomes team's new GM, joins new head coach

'It’s been a busy off-season, but our goal to win a championship remains the same,' says Scott Balkwill as Kory Shirtliff steps into head coaching role
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Gallery postpones 'pretendian' talk over 'safety, accessibility' concerns

Gallery postpones 'pretendian' talk over 'safety, accessibility' concerns

'We are committed to providing space for important and sometimes difficult discussions,' official says of talk that Penetanguishene man asked to have cancelled
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Long-expired plates land local driver in hot water with police

Long-expired plates land local driver in hot water with police

The 23-year-old driver was stopped this morning and investigated for 'several irregularities' involving vehicle
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County offering diversity training as part of #ITSTARTS Month

County offering diversity training as part of #ITSTARTS Month

Sessions taking place in person and virtually
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Zach Hyman scores ownership of OHL's Brantford Bulldogs

Zach Hyman scores ownership of OHL's Brantford Bulldogs

'Hockey is more than just a game for my family,' says forward with NHL's Edmonton Oilers, who also played six seasons with Toronto Maple Leafs
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Rama's Chief shares a special bond with Toronto Maple Leafs' 'Chief'

Rama's Chief shares a special bond with Toronto Maple Leafs' 'Chief'

'They are taking a leadership role on issues related to reconciling our past as a society with the Indigenous community,' says Ted Williams of Toronto Maple Leafs
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'Needs have gone up': Orillia Salvation Army kettle campaign surpasses goal

'Needs have gone up': Orillia Salvation Army kettle campaign surpasses goal

'There’s a lot of darkness in our world and we can be a light for one another ... to bring hope into despair,' said Salvation Army official in wake of successful campaign
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It's going to cost you 25% more to mail that letter today

It's going to cost you 25% more to mail that letter today

Canada Post says 25% rate increases include domestic, U.S. and international letters, as well as domestic registered mail
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