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Peterborough math teacher climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to support Parkinson’s Disease research
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Peterborough math teacher climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to support Parkinson’s Disease research
Description
2 hours ago
A Peterborough, Ont. high school teacher is heading to Tanzania with the goal of making it up the highest mountain peak in Africa. But, it's not just for the thrill. He's doing it to benefit Parkinson's Disease research--a disorder he lives with. Germain Ma has the story.
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Peterborough math teacher climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to support Parkinson’s Disease research02:15 | 2 hours ago
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Ontario town calls for provincial help after viral poop post02:07 | August 6, 2024
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Ontario parties gearing up for possible early election02:10 | August 6, 2024
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Ontario charity saves former race horse from slaughter02:17 | August 2, 2024
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Ford government commits $134 million in police helicopters to reduce carjackings, auto thefts in GTA02:03 | July 29, 2024
-
Poilievre visits northern Canada after electoral map redrawn02:43 | July 27, 2024
-
Ontario road trip: Manitoulin Island, the ‘crown jewel of the Great Lakes’02:26 | July 27, 2024
-
Poilievre blames Liberals, NDP for ‘worst crime wave in Canadian history’03:12 | July 25, 2024
-
LCBO strike comes to an end after more than 2 weeks02:22 | July 23, 2024
-
Peterborough tears down tent encampment; temporary shelter opens at Morrow Park building02:28 | July 23, 2024
-
Police arrest 18 across GTA for carjacking, home invasion and armed robbery01:47 | July 23, 2024
-
Putting the ‘goo’ in ‘good’ summer: Budding scientists learn at Experimental Lakes camp01:41 | July 22, 2024
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‘We’re worried that kids are going to die:’ Union raises concerns over layoffs at Peterborough Haliburton Children’s Aid Society02:35 | July 22, 2024
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‘Don’t mess around with people’s booze,’ Doug Ford says as LCBO strike ends04:19 | July 22, 2024
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LCBO deal ratified, stores set to reopen Tuesday after strike00:38 | July 21, 2024
-
Hearing to halt Ford government’s Ontario Place redevelopment looms00:41 | July 19, 2024
-
Ready-to-drink beverages expand to grocery stores as LCBO strike continues00:50 | July 18, 2024
-
LCBO strike: Union returns to bargaining table00:42 | July 17, 2024
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Authors and readers to exchange ideas at Lakefield Literary Festival04:24 | July 16, 2024
-
Toronto residents reconsidering future in GTHA region due to increasing traffic: poll00:46 | July 16, 2024
-
LCBO scraps plan for limited re-opening of 32 stores as strike persists00:42 | July 15, 2024
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Ontario Road Trips: Why Leamington is a hot place to be right now02:08 | July 13, 2024
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Animal shelters in Peterborough area face capacity issues02:09 | July 12, 2024
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‘No other choice’: Ontario Science Centre permanent closure imminent02:45 | July 11, 2024
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Hurricane Beryl remnants hit Peterborough01:42 | July 10, 2024
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Masons attend Keene Masonic Park dedication ceremony01:09 | July 9, 2024
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Remnants of Hurricane Beryl expected to bring ‘torrential downpours’ to Peterborough01:52 | July 9, 2024
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Peterborough police say reported gunshots linked to intimate partner violence incident02:31 | July 8, 2024
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LCBO Strike: Liquor outlets in high demand as job action continues01:53 | July 8, 2024
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People looking forward to summer plans on a July weekend in Peterborough02:10 | July 7, 2024
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LCBO workers on day 2 of strike that’s shuttered liquor stores02:02 | July 6, 2024
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Peterborough math teacher climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to support Parkinson’s Disease research02:15 | 2 hours ago
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Ontario town calls for provincial help after viral poop post02:07 | August 6, 2024
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Ontario parties gearing up for possible early election02:10 | August 6, 2024
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Ontario charity saves former race horse from slaughter02:17 | August 2, 2024
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Ford government commits $134 million in police helicopters to reduce carjackings, auto thefts in GTA02:03 | July 29, 2024
-
Poilievre visits northern Canada after electoral map redrawn02:43 | July 27, 2024
-
Ontario road trip: Manitoulin Island, the ‘crown jewel of the Great Lakes’02:26 | July 27, 2024
-
Poilievre blames Liberals, NDP for ‘worst crime wave in Canadian history’03:12 | July 25, 2024
-
LCBO strike comes to an end after more than 2 weeks02:22 | July 23, 2024
-
Peterborough tears down tent encampment; temporary shelter opens at Morrow Park building02:28 | July 23, 2024
-
Police arrest 18 across GTA for carjacking, home invasion and armed robbery01:47 | July 23, 2024
-
Putting the ‘goo’ in ‘good’ summer: Budding scientists learn at Experimental Lakes camp01:41 | July 22, 2024
-
‘We’re worried that kids are going to die:’ Union raises concerns over layoffs at Peterborough Haliburton Children’s Aid Society02:35 | July 22, 2024
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‘Don’t mess around with people’s booze,’ Doug Ford says as LCBO strike ends04:19 | July 22, 2024
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LCBO deal ratified, stores set to reopen Tuesday after strike00:38 | July 21, 2024
-
Hearing to halt Ford government’s Ontario Place redevelopment looms00:41 | July 19, 2024
-
Ready-to-drink beverages expand to grocery stores as LCBO strike continues00:50 | July 18, 2024
-
LCBO strike: Union returns to bargaining table00:42 | July 17, 2024
-
Authors and readers to exchange ideas at Lakefield Literary Festival04:24 | July 16, 2024
-
Toronto residents reconsidering future in GTHA region due to increasing traffic: poll00:46 | July 16, 2024
-
LCBO scraps plan for limited re-opening of 32 stores as strike persists00:42 | July 15, 2024
-
Ontario Road Trips: Why Leamington is a hot place to be right now02:08 | July 13, 2024
-
Animal shelters in Peterborough area face capacity issues02:09 | July 12, 2024
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‘No other choice’: Ontario Science Centre permanent closure imminent02:45 | July 11, 2024
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Hurricane Beryl remnants hit Peterborough01:42 | July 10, 2024
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Masons attend Keene Masonic Park dedication ceremony01:09 | July 9, 2024
-
Remnants of Hurricane Beryl expected to bring ‘torrential downpours’ to Peterborough01:52 | July 9, 2024
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Peterborough police say reported gunshots linked to intimate partner violence incident02:31 | July 8, 2024
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LCBO Strike: Liquor outlets in high demand as job action continues01:53 | July 8, 2024
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People looking forward to summer plans on a July weekend in Peterborough02:10 | July 7, 2024
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LCBO workers on day 2 of strike that’s shuttered liquor stores02:02 | July 6, 2024
Peterborough math teacher climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to support Parkinson’s Disease research
Description
2 hours ago
A Peterborough, Ont. high school teacher is heading to Tanzania with the goal of making it up the highest mountain peak in Africa. But, it's not just for the thrill. He's doing it to benefit Parkinson's Disease research--a disorder he lives with. Germain Ma has the story.
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