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These stories about local people previously featured in the news are made possible through the continued support of Windsor Place Retirement Residence as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Here's how the Summer Company Program's young entrepreneurs are making a go of it

Here's how the Summer Company Program's young entrepreneurs are making a go of it

COVID-19 threw a curve at the program, but student entrepreneurs have carried on
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High school entrepreneur hopes drone photography business will take off

High school entrepreneur hopes drone photography business will take off

Local Grade 12 student Thomas Irwin is among those helped out by the annual Summer Company Program
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Closed amid pandemic, police resource centre leaves hole, says John Howard official

Closed amid pandemic, police resource centre leaves hole, says John Howard official

There are no indications as to when the Gore Street facility, which has been hailed for its approach to social issues, will reopen
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COVID-19 tough on food suppliers, but could lead to boost in local marketing, say experts

COVID-19 tough on food suppliers, but could lead to boost in local marketing, say experts

A major issue is the restaurant industry, which buys a lot of local food
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Glassworks to close its doors after almost 40 years

Glassworks to close its doors after almost 40 years

Charlie and Wendy Thomlinson hope to have operations all wrapped up by the end of October
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Businesses across the river feel financial sting without Canadian shoppers, mayor says

Businesses across the river feel financial sting without Canadian shoppers, mayor says

Sault Michigan Mayor Don Gerrie looks forward to the border reopening
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Local hair, beauty sector awaits cautious reopening

Local hair, beauty sector awaits cautious reopening

Especially hard hit has been the industry catering to brides and grooms, many of whom have postponed their weddings due to COVID-19
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New local businesses maneuver challenges in the face of COVID-19

New local businesses maneuver challenges in the face of COVID-19

Startups aren't without challenges in normal times, and small businesses are now confronted with many new obstacles in the face of COVID-19
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Ill children and their families under extra pressure in the face of coronavirus

Ill children and their families under extra pressure in the face of coronavirus

Karen Lefave, one of the Twinkie Foundation's founders, says COVID-19 has changed medical plans for many families with ill children
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COVID-19 a particular challenge for cancer patients needing surgery, says Dr. Willet

COVID-19 a particular challenge for cancer patients needing surgery, says Dr. Willet

SooToday caught up with the former OMA head, who said that while many medical procedures can be done online, some have found themselves with a cancer diagnosis and unable to have the surgery they need
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