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10 people including children die in stampede in Nigeria at a Christmas charity event

10 people including children die in stampede in Nigeria at a Christmas charity event

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Ten people, including four children, were killed in a stampede in Nigeria’s capital city as a large crowd gathered to collect food and clothing items distributed by a local church at an annual Christmas event, the police said Sa
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Death toll in attack on Christmas market in Germany rises to 5 and more than 200 injured

Death toll in attack on Christmas market in Germany rises to 5 and more than 200 injured

MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — Germans on Saturday mourned the victims and their shaken sense of security after a Saudi doctor intentionally drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers, killing at least five people, including a small child
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22 people die in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil

22 people die in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil

SAO PAULO (AP) — A crash between a passenger bus and a truck early Saturday killed 22 people on a highway in Minas Gerais, a state in southeastern Brazil , officials said.
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COLUMN: Since ancient times, solstice reminder that even darkest days give way to light

COLUMN: Since ancient times, solstice reminder that even darkest days give way to light

It’s a tribute to the sun’s imminent return—a reason for everyone to celebrate. Best of all? No shopping lists required, columnist notes
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Kempenfelt Cup a game changer for local charities

Kempenfelt Cup a game changer for local charities

Students from across Simcoe County took part in recent event
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22 people die in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil

22 people die in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil

SAO PAULO (AP) — A crash between a passenger bus and a truck early Saturday killed 22 people on a highway in Minas Gerais, a state in southeastern Brazil , officials said.
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10 people including children die in stampede in Nigeria at a Christmas charity event

10 people including children die in stampede in Nigeria at a Christmas charity event

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Ten people, including four children, have been killed in a stampede in Nigeria’s capital city as a large crowd gathered to collect food items distributed by a local church at a Christmas event, the police said Saturday.
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Lake-effect snow off Georgian Bay will impact region most of day

Lake-effect snow off Georgian Bay will impact region most of day

Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions with accumulations of 5 to 10 cm, says Environment Canada
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Beware winter hazards along local water bodies: conservation authority

Beware winter hazards along local water bodies: conservation authority

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority offers safety tips for the season
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Ten people including children die in a stampede in Nigeria at a Christmas food distribution event

Ten people including children die in a stampede in Nigeria at a Christmas food distribution event

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Ten people, including four children, have been killed in a stampede in Nigeria’s capital city as a large crowd gathered to collect food items distributed by a local church at a Christmas event, the police said Saturday.
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