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Advocate team member to emcee federal government webinar on financial literacy for students
A Dunsford-area resident and Advocate team member has been recruited by The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) to host… Continue reading “Advocate team member to emcee federal government webinar on financial literacy for students”
Worries about octoblocks grow as students, teachers deal with relentless pace
Despite the mostly positive reports coming from senior Trillium Lakelands District School Board staff regarding octoblocks, a different narrative is… Continue reading “Worries about octoblocks grow as students, teachers deal with relentless pace”
Deer remains in ditches: How COVID-19 is increasing animal waste on our roads
With hunting season in full swing there’s an uptick in the number of deer carcases, bones, or skins, littered around… Continue reading “Deer remains in ditches: How COVID-19 is increasing animal waste on our roads”
Parents push for school photos; more money coming for tech, infrastructure
Bobcaygeon area trustee John Byrne told fellow trustees at the recent Trillium Lakelands District School Board meeting that parents are… Continue reading “Parents push for school photos; more money coming for tech, infrastructure”
Remember good old snow days? Say hello to online learning instead
On snow days bused students generally stay home when the harshest winter days mean bus cancellations, something that seems to… Continue reading “Remember good old snow days? Say hello to online learning instead”
Second World War vet returns ‘home’ to Oakwood farm on Remembrance Day
By his own admission he should have been killed many times during the four-and-a-half years that Jim Jenkins, 96, served… Continue reading “Second World War vet returns ‘home’ to Oakwood farm on Remembrance Day”
Financial support available for small businesses affected by COVID-19
Are you a small business owner whose business was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? You can apply to the Regional… Continue reading “Financial support available for small businesses affected by COVID-19”
