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'Sheroes Persist': King artist's work helps mark Women's Day in Ontario

'Sheroes Persist': King artist's work helps mark Women's Day in Ontario

Schomberg’s Giovannina Colalillo has created a poster for the Ontario Federation of Labour's March 8 project
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Keep moving forward.
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CANADA: How the robotics industry is changing jobs and businesses

CANADA: How the robotics industry is changing jobs and businesses

The future of automated labour may not spell the end of human employment as so many seem to think
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CANADA: How to navigate a freelance career during the COVID-19 crisis

CANADA: How to navigate a freelance career during the COVID-19 crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit freelancers and gig workers hard
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3,000 additional COVID-19 vaccines available to York Region seniors aged 80+

3,000 additional COVID-19 vaccines available to York Region seniors aged 80+

As of tomorrow, March 8, at 8:30 a.m., limited appointments are available in Georgina and Richmond Hill for this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
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Snowkiting attracts thrill seekers to frozen local lakes

Snowkiting attracts thrill seekers to frozen local lakes

'When you start feeling the power of the wind ... it’s almost like flying. It’s a big thrill,' said avid snowkiter of unique winter sport
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Do you recognize any of these local hockey players?

Do you recognize any of these local hockey players?

An area history buff is trying to identify the members of a a 1947 Junior C hockey team
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Grassroots groups across country advocating to end period poverty

Grassroots groups across country advocating to end period poverty

'I just hope that our (government) can just recognize how much of a human rights issue this is, because these are essential products to those who  menstruate,” says youth council member who started change.org petition
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Winged 'snowbirds' coming home to roost and nest

Winged 'snowbirds' coming home to roost and nest

Birdwatchers will soon be abuzz reporting on new arrivals, cars will patrol back roads and clusters of telescopes will be in evidence, says outdoors columnist
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York Region receives $16M from province to support transit during pandemic

York Region receives $16M from province to support transit during pandemic

During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, ridership dropped up to 90 per cent of normal levels for some of Ontario’s transit systems, which resulted in significant financial impacts for municipalities.
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