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Health unit board approves new organizational structure

Health unit board approves new organizational structure

Move is in response to 'critical program pressures, increasingly constrained human resources due to funding pressures'
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'Buy Now Pay Later' may seem tempting, but experts urge caution

'Buy Now Pay Later' may seem tempting, but experts urge caution

‘The holidays should bring happiness, not financial regret,’ wealth advisor says
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CLOSER LOOK: Unsolved hit-and-run mystery like ‘a movie that hasn’t ended yet’

CLOSER LOOK: Unsolved hit-and-run mystery like ‘a movie that hasn’t ended yet’

In this new nightly feature, Village Media journalists break down the details of an important story making headlines around the province
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TVO lays off journalists as it pivots away from written news

TVO lays off journalists as it pivots away from written news

Former TVO journalists raised concerns about the state of journalism at the public broadcaster
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Ex-nurse found guilty of sex crimes involving young girl

Ex-nurse found guilty of sex crimes involving young girl

Christopher McCargar, 54, guilty on three charges, including invitation to sexual touching and sexual interference following incident at Barrie-area home
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COLUMN: Retiring NVCA manager says organization's future is 'bright'

COLUMN: Retiring NVCA manager says organization's future is 'bright'

'The new team will raise the bar for environmental protection,' says Fred Dobbs, who is retiring after 30 years of Nottawasaga watershed restoration efforts
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Ontario ignoring harm to drug users by shutting consumption sites: Auditor

Ontario ignoring harm to drug users by shutting consumption sites: Auditor

Health Minister Sylvia Jones once promised that ‘people are not going to die,’ but the province hasn’t tried to figure out if they will or not, the auditor general reports
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Snow could bring hazardous winter driving conditions to the area

Snow could bring hazardous winter driving conditions to the area

Winter weather travel advisory issued by Environment Canada
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'Expect the unexpected': OPP offer winter driving tips

'Expect the unexpected': OPP offer winter driving tips

'With a little road-trip planning, you can ensure your family's safety when the snow starts to fly,' department says
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Man jumps on polar bear to protect wife from attack in Far North

Man jumps on polar bear to protect wife from attack in Far North

Police say he's expected to recover from his injuries
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