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When did watching the game turn into a gambling pitch?

Most weekends this winter, you’ll find me where a lot of parents are: in a field house or under a dome, cheering from the sidelines, living on coffee and concession stand food. But lately, there’s something else that follows us everywhere. The betting ads.

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East Urban Community Elementary School Study

The OCDSB is excited to be building a new elementary school with 674 pupil places, located in the East Urban community at 700 Spring Valley Drive. The New East Urban Community Elementary School will welcome students in September 2026.

To prepare for the opening of the new school, they must establish a boundary, define program offerings, and determine the initial grade configuration. They are seeking feedback on these topics from the community schools and the broader public.

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Let’s Recognize December as Christian Heritage Month 

“Since before Confederation, Christians from different denominations helped build the foundations of the province we know today,” says Blais. “These early pioneers, including farmers, teachers, homemakers, tradespeople, and local leaders, established schools, hospitals, civic institutions, and social traditions that shaped the cultural and democratic character of early Upper Canada.” 

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