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Northern Ontario hospital offering $2K referral bonus for hard-to-fill jobs

Northern Ontario hospital offering $2K referral bonus for hard-to-fill jobs

The lack of health care professionals continues to impact the region says Jorge VanSlyke, president and CEO of Blanche River Health
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada names Olympic women's rugby sevens squad looking to return to the podium

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada names Olympic women's rugby sevens squad looking to return to the podium

Canada looks to improve on its ninth-place showing at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021
Grieving Guelph mom seeks answers after son dies in police custody

Grieving Guelph mom seeks answers after son dies in police custody

'There's a lot of unanswered questions that I'm struggling with,' Faye Dzikewich says, 'none of this is making sense'
‘It’s never too late to learn:’ U of G's senior learning program offers opportunity

‘It’s never too late to learn:’ U of G's senior learning program offers opportunity

After retiring from a career in real estate, Dan Izokaitis is headed back to school at the University of Guelph, at no cost
BEYOND LOCAL: 'Boy in the Woods' a story of Holocaust survival, says its real-life inspiration

BEYOND LOCAL: 'Boy in the Woods' a story of Holocaust survival, says its real-life inspiration

Maxwell Smart was just 11 years old when he lost his family in the Holocaust.
BEYOND LOCAL: Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Jacob Wassermann to row in Paralympic Games

BEYOND LOCAL: Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Jacob Wassermann to row in Paralympic Games

The 24-year-old will be among approximately 140 Canadians competing in the Paralympic Games in Paris from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8
'We share stories for freedom': Exiled writers fled persecution, to find home in Canada

'We share stories for freedom': Exiled writers fled persecution, to find home in Canada

Exiled journalists share their experiences, continuing search to have a voice at Newmarket event
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
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