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I Was Just Wondering: Do you like cleaning your teeth?

I Was Just Wondering: Do you like cleaning your teeth?

Finn the Griffon isn’t exactly a fan of having his teeth brushed but figures the inconvenience is worth it to keep handsome and healthy
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I Was Just Wondering: Have you ever been irrationally scared?

I Was Just Wondering: Have you ever been irrationally scared?

Finn the Griffon got scared when his claw got stuck in a blanket, and was criticized for being a scaredy cat
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OPINION: Reflections on the state of the arts in Sudbury

OPINION: Reflections on the state of the arts in Sudbury

Retired Laurentian University professor Dieter K. Buse concludes his series on the state of the arts in the city with some reflections on the local arts scene
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I Was Just Wondering: What do you do with space invaders?

I Was Just Wondering: What do you do with space invaders?

Finn the Griffon has his favourite spots to be, but when someone inadvertently sits where he likes to sit, some decisions have to be made
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OPINION: Fighting climate disinformation, a Valentine's gift for democracy

OPINION: Fighting climate disinformation, a Valentine's gift for democracy

Sudbury climate activist Cathy Orlando has a planetary message on Valentine’s Day
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Opinion: Health-care workers shouldn’t have to learn to duck

Opinion: Health-care workers shouldn’t have to learn to duck

Retired local physician, Dr. Klaus Jakelski says it’s not surprising health-care workers are leaving the field in droves — given the level of violence and disrespect they face
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I Was Just Wondering: Are you ready for spring?

I Was Just Wondering: Are you ready for spring?

Finn the Griffon is not a fan of winter, he wants you to know
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I Was Just Wondering: Did you ever really misunderstand something?

I Was Just Wondering: Did you ever really misunderstand something?

Finn the Griffon overheard a discussion about people eating hot dogs and become quite concerned. Turns out, it was a misunderstanding
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Opinion: On climate change, local action can be global action

Opinion: On climate change, local action can be global action

‘We should not wait: preventing impacts rather than reacting to disasters is always the best course’
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OPINION: Will the political parties stick up for the ailing forest industry?

OPINION: Will the political parties stick up for the ailing forest industry?

Voters should demand real action and investment commitment from party leaders to revitalize, 're-imagine' this critical sector
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