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BEYOND LOCAL: How to check the Air Quality Health Index and assess your health risks

BEYOND LOCAL: How to check the Air Quality Health Index and assess your health risks

A rating of 1-3 is low risk, 4-6 is moderate risk, 7-10 is high risk and over 10 is very high ris
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BEYOND LOCAL: 'Very difficult day' - Barrie officials mourn toddler struck by truck

BEYOND LOCAL: 'Very difficult day' - Barrie officials mourn toddler struck by truck

'Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the community,' says Barrie mayor; investigation continues into death of 23-month-old boy in south end
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BEYOND LOCAL: Former teacher fights to clear name after child porn charges dropped

BEYOND LOCAL: Former teacher fights to clear name after child porn charges dropped

Robert Aurich, an abuse survivor himself, shares how his 'life was destroyed' by drugs for a skin condition that caused a confirmed psychotic reaction, and the torment that continues despite charges being stayed
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BEYOND LOCAL: 'The whole country is not on fire': Canadian tourism industry struggles as fires rage

BEYOND LOCAL: 'The whole country is not on fire': Canadian tourism industry struggles as fires rage

OTTAWA — Canada's tourism industry is trying to put on its Sunday best this week, showcasing itself to more than 500 international travel agents and tour operators at the largest annual tourism convention in Canada.
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BEYOND LOCAL: Tim Hortons celebrates its 60th birthday. Here's a timeline of its history

BEYOND LOCAL: Tim Hortons celebrates its 60th birthday. Here's a timeline of its history

Tim Hortons is considered part of the fabric of Canada
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BEYOND LOCAL: Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show

BEYOND LOCAL: Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show

Sage notched the 11th triumph for poodles of various sizes at Westminster; only wire fox terriers have won more
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BEYOND LOCAL: Saskatchewan farmer finds hunk of space junk in field

BEYOND LOCAL: Saskatchewan farmer finds hunk of space junk in field

The farmer’s find was likely linked to a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft that had returned to Earth in February with four passengers from the International Space Station.
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BEYOND LOCAL: Canada's Masse wins women's 100-metre backstroke race at Olympic Trials

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada's Masse wins women's 100-metre backstroke race at Olympic Trials

Masse secured her spot on the team for the Paris Games with the top-two finish
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BEYOND LOCAL: Iron fuels immune cells – and it could make asthma worse

BEYOND LOCAL: Iron fuels immune cells – and it could make asthma worse

A lesser known important function of iron is its involvement in generating energy for certain immune cells
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BEYOND LOCAL: Peacock sightings have Glen Williams locals flocking to social media

BEYOND LOCAL: Peacock sightings have Glen Williams locals flocking to social media

We found out where Blue hails from, and why residents keep seeing him around the hamlet
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