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Father gets 21 years, mother 18, for ‘relentless’ abuse of children
The family home, the judge said, was âa house of horrors.â Superior Court Justice Thomas Heeney, in his decision to sentence two parents to long prison sentences for routinely sexually and physically abusing their four children during an 18-year period, said the facts of the case were âthe most egregious that I have encountered during […]
Everything you need to know about RSV virus, vaccine availability
Seasonal viruses are beginning to make the rounds in the London region, an annual wave of illness that puts pressure on hospitals. In addition to flu and COVID-19 shots, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines are available for the most vulnerable. Here’s what you need to know. What is RSV? RSV usually causes mild cold-like symptoms […]
Climate conference aims to inspire youth Thursday in Owen Sound
More than 125 kids from 25 Grey-Bruce schools are coming to Youth Climate Action Conference 2024 in Owen Sound this Thursday. They’ll attend workshops culminating in designing their own school and community action projects, which they’ll share at the end of the day, a news release about the event says. The workshops will be led […]
Competing Visions for U.S. Auto Industry Clash in Presidential Election, With the EV Future Pressing at the Border
By Marianne Lavelle and Dan Gearino, Inside Climate News
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Beaver Valley Community School beautifies its backyard with habitat project
The greening of Beaver Valley Community School (BVCS) continues. Students and staff were joined by parents and guardians, volunteers, donating businesses, and a representative of Tree Canada on Thursday, Oct. 10, for the launch of the Backyard Habitat Project. Spearheaded by dedicated volunteer Arnis Pukitis and Grade 2 teacher Audrey Macdonald, the project was funded […]