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by The Bulldog • January 10, 2018

← Elephant-sized sinkhole on Yonge St. north of York Mills

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Pleasant Present Contest

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Books available!

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Still working at MacPherson

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Things going on . . .

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Having a a hard time!

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Provincial Election 2025

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Davisville Traffic Safety Proposal

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Construction of Davisville Community & Aquatic Centre

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Ontario Place sewer plan an environmental disaster

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Heritage planning and designation

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