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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.

Business of the Year winner sees reason to be optimistic when COVID-19 crisis subsides

Business of the Year winner sees reason to be optimistic when COVID-19 crisis subsides

Jason Naccarato says that while pent up demand may mean a boost for business, some sectors will still be vulnerable
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Here's why golf courses are still mowing the grass even while they're closed

Here's why golf courses are still mowing the grass even while they're closed

SooToday checked in with the area's golf courses to see how they are faring amid a pandemic shutdown
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Incurable cancer diagnosis hasn't kept local man down

Incurable cancer diagnosis hasn't kept local man down

In this Following Up feature, SooToday checks in with Ralph Petingalo, a local man whose coworkers rallied to raise funds to help with his treatments
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Final class comes early for Celia Ross, but more to come says former Algoma U. president

Final class comes early for Celia Ross, but more to come says former Algoma U. president

SooToday catches up with the longtime post-secondary educator on the eve of her retirement and finds her embracing online learning
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Gold-medal-winning fighter eager for things to get back to normal

Gold-medal-winning fighter eager for things to get back to normal

After a big win at nationals in November, Cydney Mihell says she isn't letting coronavirus cancellations get her down
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Sensory rooms a hit with autism community, five months after their introduction

Sensory rooms a hit with autism community, five months after their introduction

Located in a facility on Rankin Road, the rooms include space for calming, play and just hanging out
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Ken and Joanne Yun say goodbye to customers who became 'like family'

Ken and Joanne Yun say goodbye to customers who became 'like family'

After running the China House Restaurant for decades, the Yuns retired at the end of last year
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Former police chief enjoying photography, being a grampa

Former police chief enjoying photography, being a grampa

In this edition of Following Up, we catch up with former police chief Bob Davies
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Legacy of last year's robotics success lives on, says program coordinator

Legacy of last year's robotics success lives on, says program coordinator

Last year, an ADSB team was ranked No. 1 in the world and those following in their footsteps have taken notice
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Last year, Coldest Night broke a fundraising record. Could it happen again?

Last year, Coldest Night broke a fundraising record. Could it happen again?

Walkers almost doubled the $50,000 target
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