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jacklynnegraves
May 19, 20203 min read
Completing DC field placement during a pandemic means learning to adapt (Opinion)
Jackie Graves on placement at Metroland Media one year ago (left) and now doing her current placement with Durham College's...
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jacklynnegraves
May 19, 20208 min read
Flaws in the system represent large-scale problem in Canada’s mental health services
Ciara Dymond, despite going through the traumatic experience of her mother going missing, opens up about what it was like while trying to...
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jacklynnegraves
May 19, 20205 min read
Can a German prison of war camp be a young girl’s happy memory?
The contrast or what the training school was then what it looks like today. Colour image: Jackie Graves Black and white image: Vintage...
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jacklynnegraves
May 19, 20203 min read
The ‘perfect’ tuna salad for spring – a COVID-19 non-perishable recipe
The final product is a lovely salad that's filling, yet light tasting at the same time. Note, the cucumber is optional. Photo credit:...
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jacklynnegraves
May 22, 20192 min read
Kate Moyer making the most of busy acting career
OSHAWA — It’s been three years since child actress Kate Moyer was last interviewed by Metroland Media in Durham Region. Back then, Kate...
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jacklynnegraves
May 22, 20192 min read
Brooklin student jump-starts campaign to end gender violence
BROOKLIN — While support for gender violence has made strides over the years, Grade 11 Brooklin High School student Max O’Toole has taken...
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jacklynnegraves
May 22, 20193 min read
Local teacher advocates for Oshawa's Rotary Pool
OSHAWA — After pushing for the replacement of the historic Rotary Pool in Oshawa, council has brought a new pilot project that will see...
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jacklynnegraves
May 22, 20192 min read
Twelve-year-old Pickering advocate aims to raise 'double' for cancer research
PICKERING — Before he was even born, Nathan Smyth’s battle to heal cancer began when his mother was diagnosed with leukemia. By the time...
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jacklynnegraves
May 22, 20192 min read
Dance at Maxwell Heights addresses youth, community and culture
OSHAWA — The award-winning dance program at Maxwell Heights tackles the perception of youth in the production of Kids These Days — a show...
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jacklynnegraves
May 22, 20193 min read
Vandalism of memorial park brings veteran to tears
WHITBY — The Park of Reflection in Whitby is dedicated to honouring war veterans and first responders, men and women who have seen...
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jacklynnegraves
May 22, 20192 min read
Food Truck Frenzy returns to Whitby
WHITBY — As the weather begins to warm up, thoughts soon turn to a frenzy. A Food Truck Frenzy, that is! Organized by the Rotary Club of...
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jacklynnegraves
May 22, 20193 min read
'If you don't smoke, don't vape': health unit
Durham — After the rise in the number of North American teens turning to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) was deemed “epidemic” by...
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jacklynnegraves
May 22, 20193 min read
Emotional courthouse rally follows sentencing of a man who killed pregnant wife
DURHAM — After the man who murdered their pregnant daughter was sentenced May 2, the family of Arianna Goberdhan found little comfort in...
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jacklynnegraves
May 22, 20192 min read
Pickering teacher presents musical to aid mental health
PICKERING — For music teacher Paula Walker, her journey managing attention deficit disorder (ADD) and depression began when she was a...
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jacklynnegraves
May 22, 20192 min read
Christine Elliott announces impending changes in health-care system
DURHAM — The People’s Health Care Act was passed last week, and Ontario Health and Long-term Care Minister Christine Elliott came to Ajax...
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jacklynnegraves
May 22, 20193 min read
Ontario may soon implement deposit program for plastic bottles
DURHAM — Environmental Defence Canada is petitioning the province to adopt a deposit program to address the issue of plastic bottles...
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jacklynnegraves
May 22, 20192 min read
'Ringing in your ears' — what it's like living with chronic tinnitus
DURHAM — While it's considered a common symptom to a many number of problems, little is known about tinnitus despite 42 per cent of...
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jacklynnegraves
May 22, 20192 min read
Durham Region Health Department urges parents to talk to kids about edible cannabis
DURHAM — After the legalization of cannabis in 2018, health officials are concerned about the potential risk of cannabis-infused edibles,...
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jacklynnegraves
May 22, 20192 min read
Ajax council tackles period poverty with Period Purse Donation Blitz
AJAX — Ajax council is encouraging the community to participate in the first ever Period Purse Spring Donation Blitz from April 10 to 26...
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jacklynnegraves
May 22, 20192 min read
A&W's plant-based burgers are almost as good as the real thing — except for the price
DURHAM — As an intern fresh out of Durham College's journalism and mass media program, you could imagine my surprise when my editor gave...
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