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Anti-racism group denied speaking slot at school board meeting gives speech in hallway

Anti-racism group denied speaking slot at school board meeting gives speech in hallway

Board chair said she accepted written delegation, but turned down verbal presentation because of 'lengthy agenda'
Newmarket-area veteran's D-Day story shared by prime minister

Newmarket-area veteran's D-Day story shared by prime minister

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau featured Second World War veteran Jim Parks on his social media after speaking with him at the 80th anniversary ceremonies at Juno Beach
BEYOND LOCAL: Think tech killed penmanship? Messy handwriting was a problem centuries before smartphones

BEYOND LOCAL: Think tech killed penmanship? Messy handwriting was a problem centuries before smartphones

Even those who once took pride in their cursive penmanship might now find their own handwriting all but impossible to read
BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian women climb one spot to No. 8 in latest FIFA women's world rankings

BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian women climb one spot to No. 8 in latest FIFA women's world rankings

Canada opens defence of its Olympic title July 25 against No. 28 New Zealand
BEYOND LOCAL: New research sheds lights on the huge carbon store in Canada’s seabed

BEYOND LOCAL: New research sheds lights on the huge carbon store in Canada’s seabed

Oceans have absorbed more than 90 per cent of the excess heat from global warming and at least 25 per cent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
BEYOND LOCAL: World champion Simoneau leads Canada's artistic swimmers at Paris Olympics

BEYOND LOCAL: World champion Simoneau leads Canada's artistic swimmers at Paris Olympics

Simoneau will head into her third Olympic Games on a roll. She helped Canada qualify for the Olympic team and duet events in February at the world aquatic championships in Doha, Qatar
BEYOND LOCAL: Another national park season is here. Let’s help the parks embrace our arrival

BEYOND LOCAL: Another national park season is here. Let’s help the parks embrace our arrival

It’s hardly surprising that spending time in nature is beneficial for our health, but what may be surprising is the depth of research behind this idea
VIDEO: Several 'scary' high school fights prompt calls for action

VIDEO: Several 'scary' high school fights prompt calls for action

'They should take action to prevent fights by properly punishing people by suspending for a long period of time,' says Orillia student who fears for her safety
Meet the Waterdown financial expert who helped shape Ontario’s new math curriculum

Meet the Waterdown financial expert who helped shape Ontario’s new math curriculum

Financial literacy is a life skill, says advocate who pushed for it to be a requirement to graduate
BEYOND LOCAL: Here's what's known about the ongoing Timmins area manhunt

BEYOND LOCAL: Here's what's known about the ongoing Timmins area manhunt

OPP, Ministry yet to confirm why Kettle Lakes Provincial Park — which is in the area being searched — is closed or when it could reopen