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Infectious disease data safe from cyberattack, Ontario public health unit saysLakelands Public Health says systems that houses infectious disease and other sensitive data are safe after a cyberattack late last month.CanadaFeb 3
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Trent University study says Peterborough parents ‘struggling to hang on’A study out of Trent University says parents in Peterborough are 'struggling to hang on' as they attempt to keep their families connected with one another and the community.HealthNov 10, 2025
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Ontario health unit urges residents to ‘avoid handling bats’ given exposure spikePeterborough Public Health unit is urging residents to "avoid handling" bats after a "noticeable" spike in bat-related exposures this summer.HealthAug 11, 2025
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Self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Canada,’ Romana Didulo, arrested by RCMPThe village of Richmound is 440 kilometres west of Regina near the Alberta border, where so-called followers of the 'Queen of Canada' have set up a compound.CrimeSep 3, 2025
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Promise of healing became sexual abuse in homes linked to teen facility, girls allegeVenture Academy has faced years of sexual abuse and assault allegations over its host parents, according to court and child welfare documents, and interviews with former residents.InvestigationsAug 18, 2025
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Heat warning for southern Ontario, Quebec set to end tonightSouthern Ontario is facing another heat wave with temperatures near 35°C and humidex values hitting 40, prompting warnings and expanded cooling measures in Toronto.WeatherJul 6, 2025
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Canada set up a $50M vaccine injury program. Those harmed say it’s failing themA Global News investigation uncovered allegations that Canada's vaccine injury program has failed to fully deliver on its promise of 'fair and timely' access to financial support.InvestigationsJul 2, 2025
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‘Never get that downtime’: Why an Ontario community only has 1 copConst. John Sahanatien is one of 78 Ontario First Nations Policing Agreement officers across the province, operating under a trilateral agreement. A new report says it's broken.CrimeMay 21, 2025
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Some Ontario mayors against communities’ financial incentives to attract doctorsBut Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker is going even further, suggesting the federal government should outlaw the practice from "coast to coast."HealthMay 8, 2025
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Ontario reaches ‘tipping point’ with more than 81K people experiencing homelessnessA new report points to massive growth in the number of people experiencing homelessness, particularly in the southern parts of the province, and demands action from the government.CanadaJan 9, 2025
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Golf cart injuries are on the rise and many involve children, experts warnInjuries involving golf carts are on the rise, warn doctors in Toronto, noting many incidents involve child passengers without seatbelts and drivers under the influence of alcohol.HealthOct 7, 2024
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$25K in damage after bark stripped off 2 old maples: police in Perth CountyThree unknown individuals removed bark around two 80-year-old maple trees in Mitchell, Ont., police said, causing $25,000 in damage and threatening the health of the trees.CanadaMay 19, 2023
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Missing bobcat returned to North Grenville zoo: OPPOPP say Brett Cody, the missing four-year-old bobcat, was recovered 'in good health' from a bushed area in the Village of South Mountain, Ont.CrimeJun 17, 2021
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COVID-19: More than 75% of adults have received first vaccine dose in HKPR Health UnitSo far, 54.3 per cent of youths aged 12 to 17 living in the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit jurisdiction have received first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.HealthJun 30, 2021
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Durham area school boards dealing with vaccination ‘misinformation campaign’A Durham Region school board has been fielding dozens of phone calls from concerned parents after false information was posted online about COVID-19 vaccine clinics in schools.NewsDec 1, 2021
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COVID-19: MLHU adds 12 cases, says 12-plus 1st-dose vaccination rate at 90%On the same day that COVID-19 vaccination bookings for children aged five-11 opened, the Middlesex-London Health Unit announced the region reached a major vaccination milestone.HealthNov 23, 2021
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Ontario science table recommends weekly rapid COVID tests in schools, workplaces in some areasOntario's group of expert advisers on COVID-19 is recommending health officials implement voluntary rapid testing in high infection settings such as schools and workplaces.HealthDec 9, 2021
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A family divided: When parents, kids disagree on COVID-19 vaccinesWhat happens when both sides of the COVID-19 vaccine debate live under one roof? Global News has the story of one Ontario family divided over vaccines.CanadaDec 10, 2021
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Clash of the titans: Balsillie and JobsApple CEO Steve Jobs and Jim Balsillie, co-CEO of Research in Motion, are both successful and, go figure, competitive. Not only have their companies put out competing products but they have taken pot shots at each other.Jun 17, 2011
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Order of Ontario listTORONTO - Named to the Order of Ontario are:PoliticsJan 20, 2012