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<b>THE TRILL PODCAST:</b> On the soul of Ontario's Liberal Party

THE TRILL PODCAST: On the soul of Ontario's Liberal Party

The Liberal leadership race heated up after Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie said the party had moved too far to the left; leadership hopeful Nathaniel Erskine-Smith weighs in
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BEYOND LOCAL: Spring flood risks highlight lack of insurance for Canadian homeowners

BEYOND LOCAL: Spring flood risks highlight lack of insurance for Canadian homeowners

Flooding is the biggest under-insured climate risk in Canada, said Victor Adesanya, vice-president of insurance at DBRS Morningstar, especially during the spring thaw
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'Every day is special': Corner Market hopes to stay cut above

'Every day is special': Corner Market hopes to stay cut above

'Whether it’s steak, beef or pork, we are able to provide quality cuts for reasonable prices,' says manager and co-owner
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<b>COLUMN:</b> Canada comes with mixed bag of holidays

COLUMN: Canada comes with mixed bag of holidays

Each of the 13 provinces and territories observes several holidays in addition to the nationwide days
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Relaxing scent of lavender hangs in the air in East Gwillimbury

Relaxing scent of lavender hangs in the air in East Gwillimbury

The Lavender Polo Farm in East Gwillimbury is open and ready for bookings
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‘Picture is worth 1,000 words’: Police now wearing cameras

‘Picture is worth 1,000 words’: Police now wearing cameras

'We are committed to bias-free policing. From our standpoint, (recordings) provide feedback on how our officers are interacting with members of the community,' says chief
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<b>COLUMN:</b> Dredging up the past of the 'ghost canal'

COLUMN: Dredging up the past of the 'ghost canal'

William Mulock's plan became 'an engineering nightmare,' history columnist explains
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Barrie's panhandling ban harms the unhoused, says homeless man

Barrie's panhandling ban harms the unhoused, says homeless man

'I tell you, it’s embarrassing. We’re not happy to be out here and that’s why we’re so grateful for those who give anything,' says man panhandling in Barrie
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Former WWE wrestler Chris Masters to grapple in Bradford

Former WWE wrestler Chris Masters to grapple in Bradford

'The Masterpiece' will be competing during Cruel Summer Tour in July
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<b>LETTER:</b> Canada Water Agency applauded by area councillors

LETTER: Canada Water Agency applauded by area councillors

'Protecting our watershed is too important to waste any more time ... we need all levels of government to do more — and faster,' say councillors
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