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It's Blue Monday: Here are 5 tips to cope with depression, anxiety

It's Blue Monday: Here are 5 tips to cope with depression, anxiety

York Support Services Networks provides 24-7 mental health support by phone, live chat and online
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<b>CANADA:</b> Cheating may be under-reported across universities, colleges

CANADA: Cheating may be under-reported across universities, colleges

Violations of academic integrity show Canada is not immune to academic misconduct — and more research is needed to effectively ensure academic quality, prof says
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Magician writes book to inspire kids to believe 'I can'

Magician writes book to inspire kids to believe 'I can'

Scott Dietrich, along with wife Denise Garrido, are bringing a message of empowerment, perseverance and belief in one's self to local children
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Mix of sun and cloud with moderate winds.
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<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> Much to learn from emerging disability arts

BEYOND LOCAL: Much to learn from emerging disability arts

Relaxed performances borrow from the social model of disability, which views disability as an expression of human diversity, and as part of the story of humanity
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Conservation authorities face rising costs, provincial cuts

Conservation authorities face rising costs, provincial cuts

The Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority, which includes Newmarket, has to absorb a loss of $65,000 in provincial transfer payments
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If you look closely, landscape tells natural history of area

If you look closely, landscape tells natural history of area

When the Wisconsin Glacier melted, it dramatically altered the landscape of our region, explains outdoors columnist
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Regular exercise, targeted nutrition linked to brain health

Regular exercise, targeted nutrition linked to brain health

The data on holistic treatments for dementia, memory loss and overall brain health has been exploding in recent years, nutritionist Nonie De Long says
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Simply planting a tree can have profound impact on our planet

Simply planting a tree can have profound impact on our planet

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's tree seedling sale is on to Jan. 30
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Switch to Twitch brings in big bucks for popular gamer

Switch to Twitch brings in big bucks for popular gamer

Cody Burnett went from working at a call centre to making $150K a year; 'I’ve had rappers, musicians and baseball players, like from the New York Yankees' watch
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