"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.
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In this new nightly feature, Village Media journalists take a deeper dive into important stories making headlines around the province Every day, our local journalists tackle the stories that matter most: the ones that impact your day-to-day life. In communities across the province — as well at Queen’s Park and on Parliament Hill — our on-the-ground reporters and editors chase down the answers you need to know. In this new nightly segment — ‘Closer Look’ — Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits ...
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A Closer Look is a podcast hosted by Nate Fisher and Will Sennett, two comedians investigating the most forgotten and most deranged sports stories throughout the past, present, and future. Subscribe to our Patreon for new, bi-weekly episodes! https://www.patreon.com/c/ACloserLook
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Fascinating interviews with newsmakers, business leaders, and people who are changing the world. Past guests have included astronaut Buzz Aldrin, business icon Harvey Mackay, and acclaimed performer Cher. It's radio...for the curious.
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Are you a direct support professional or frontline supervisor who loves to learn more about best practices for supporting people with intellectual disability? In “A Closer Look,” we explore the most current and relevant issues covered in "Frontline Initiative." Produced by the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration and the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, "Frontline Initiative" is a bi-annual online magazine by and for the direct support workforce. z. ...
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We have moved this podcast to Podbean! If you want to hear new episodes from us, head over to http://edgeguard.podbean.com/ to see new episodes and get the new RSS feed. Edge Guard is a podcast about video games on the fringe: games at the unexplored edges of itch.io, student games, experimental releases, and more. Each week, two friends—one with a degree in game design, one studying games in an English grad program—play and discuss a different game from the edges of gaming, focusing on what ...
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When I think back on some of my biggest issues I realize that most of them were caused by my own or someone else's ability to take a closer looks on the situation or to step back and see things from another perspective to zoom in or out and really see things for what they were. Now that I know now that I see I want to help others have a closer look at their everyday issues.
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Send us a text In this new feature, Village Media journalists break down an interesting story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: Beware of those giant dangling icicles. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These conversations g…
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Transit advocates debate future of light rail on the Beltline; Forest Park, GA Mayor on city’s $23.46 minimum wage
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivered the 2025 State of the City Address on Tuesday night. During his address, Dickens stressed the importance of connecting neighborhoods. Among his points, the mayor briefly mentioned that in less than 18 months, people will be able to take trails from the Beltline to the Chattahoochee River. However, people, both …
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Send us a text Tonight on 'Closer Look': A handmade quilt created to honour residential school survivors was stolen earlier this month from a Timmins museum, then anonymously dropped in a library book return. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These …
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After a little more than five years job, DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos is stepping down. The announcement of Chief Ramos’ decision to step down comes as DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson’s office recently unveiled a new police retention and recruitment initiative. Ramos returns to “Closer Look,” to reflect on her tenure and to ta…
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Send us a text Tonight on 'Closer Look': With Donald Trump back in the White House, basic climate change data is starting to disappear from U.S. government websites — but not all of it. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These conversations go beyond…
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New learning portal makes civil and human rights history more accessible; 579 Atlantans receive e-bike rebates through city program
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Amid ongoing nationwide efforts to put restrictions on teaching specific segments of American history, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights has launched a free learning portal to expand access. It aids teachers and parents in bringing a complete history about civil and human rights to students. Nicole Moore, who serves as the director of …
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Send us a text In this new feature, Village Media journalists break down an important story making headlines around the province. Tonight: We follow Doug Ford on another election-campaign detour to the U.S. Capitol. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering.…
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Send us a text Tonight on 'Closer Look': As U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up his 51st state rhetoric — just hours before the big game — Canadians are expressing their national pride in ways not seen in a long time. In case you haven't heard, there's a big hockey game tonight: Team Canada versus Team U.S.A. in the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off…
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Dr. Terri McFadden is a pediatrician at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding and a professor of pediatrics at Emory University. She earned her nickname, Georgia’s ‘Godmother of Literacy,' by promoting childhood literacy to improve pediatric health and development. McFadden does this work as a medical director at Reach Out and Read Ge…
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Send us a text Tonight on 'Closer Look': Forget all the negative headlines for a few minutes — because the 1980s movie Youngblood is being remade, with a little help from the OHL's Barrie Colts. On tonight's episode: Some much-needed nostalgia. For moviegoers of a certain age, Youngblood was a cult classic — a 1980s hockey drama, filmed in Toronto,…
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Should AI be incorporated in journalism?; Local manufacturer uses shipping containers to address housing crisis
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Artificial intelligence is becoming ingrained in many industries. This includes its increasing use among some news outlets. However, is there an ethical dilemma around transparency, cultural biases and potential job displacement? Laura Downey, the president of the Society of Professional Journalists Georgia, Dan Whisenhunt, the editor and founder o…
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Nonprofit urges governments to pursue equitable climate change policies; Atlanta’s Canadian consul general addresses U.S.-Canada trade dispute
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With a change in presidential administrations comes a change in priorities when it comes to climate change. With his second term in office, President Trump has once again withdrawn the U.S. from the Paris Agreement. At the same time, Atlanta-based Greenlink Analytics is working with local and state governments to create policies and programs addres…
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Send us a text Tonight on 'Closer Look': An increasing number of Ontario landlords are using N12s to evict longtime tenants, arguing they need the unit for personal use. But not every property owner is being honest. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering.…
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On today's edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott," we bring you an exclusive interview with the now outgoing Inspector General for the City of Atlanta. This follows our series of interviews with Shannon Manigault about the challenges she says have emerged while investigating alleged corruption, abuse and fraud within city government. During a pre…
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Send us a text 'Perfect storm': A new survey found an alarming number of Canadians are depending on medical misinformation online because they don't have a family doctor. As Ontarians prepare to head to the polls on Feb. 27, the province's doctor shortage is one of the most pressing issues of the campaign. Each of the major party leaders has promis…
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Send us a text In this new feature, Village Media journalists break down an important story making headlines around the province. Tonight: the growing problem of prank 911 callers sending cops to fake emergencies. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. T…
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Send us a text Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look': After months of debate, a Northern Ontario town is spending $10,000 to save an iconic lumberjack statue from getting the axe. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These conversations go beyond th…
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A recap of week 5 of Georgia’s legislative session; Documentary focuses on the 1898 Wilmington massacre
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WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas returns to “Closer Look,” to provide an update on the latest news from the Gold Dome, including a variety of proposed bills involving transgender athletes, Gov. Kemp’s civil litigation reform package, gun safety and Medicaid expansion. Plus, WABE, in partnership with the Atlanta History Center and the National Ce…
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Send us a text In this new feature, Village Media journalists break down an important story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: Sentencing day for a shocking crime. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These conversations go bey…
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Book explores HBCUs role in shaping American democracy; Improv program helping caregivers of memory loss patients
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Deondra Rose is an associate professor of political science and history who serves as the Kevin D. Gorter Associate Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. She joins “Closer Look” to discuss her latest book, "The Power of Black Excellence: HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy." The book explores the history of HBC…
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Send us a text Tonight on 'Closer Look': Mounted cameras that help drivers better detect children standing or walking nearby will be mandatory on all new school buses — but not right away. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These conversations go bey…
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What “tort reform” could mean for Georgians; Local educator creates virtual learning pod for kids; Atlanta Councilwoman reimagines Greenbriar Mall
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Governor Brian Kemp says big payouts from civil litigation is a major issue facing the state. Today, the first legislative hearing is being held on Governor Kemp’s “tort reform” package, which are being considered in SB 68 and SB 69. Georgia State University Law Professor Leslie Wolf and Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, with the University of Georgia Scho…
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Send us a text Ontario is mailing $200 'taxpayer rebate' cheques to most adults in the province, but amid scam reports and 'technical errors,' people are asking the obvious question: Why not just use direct deposit? Even before a single cheque was dropped in a mailbox, the idea was controversial. Doug Ford's PC government announced last month it ha…
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President Donald Trump wants to dismantle the Department of Education. However, it will take an act of Congress to do so. So far, some of the agency’s employees have been put on paid leave. Also, this week, the House Education and Workforce Committee held a hearing on the state of education. Witnesses addressing the committee represented special in…
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Send us a text Tonight on 'Closer Look': At this hockey game in North Bay, the players were not the story. On tonight's episode: One final game. For years, Darren Simms had been a fixture around North Bay hockey rinks, cheering for his hometown Trappers, Lakers and Battalion. But this season, amid failing health, he had been noticeably absent from …
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Dissecting the accuracy of voice assistants for minority voices; Mapping project pinpoints where enslaved Blacks lived in Harris County, GA
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A new Georgia Tech and Stanford study shows automatic speech recognition (ASR) models, used in voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, may not be as accurate when transcribing English speakers with a minority dialect. However, the study found the transcription of Standard American English (SAE) "significantly outperformed" three dialects: Spanglish, Ch…
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Send us a text Tonight on 'Closer Look': A Barrie woman who admitted to police that she drowned her two young girls in a bathtub nearly two decades ago has been granted more escorted absences from prison. In cities and towns across Ontario — and at Queen’s Park and Parliament Hill — our journalists work for you. Their mission is to dig for answers …
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LAA shares deportation fears of migrant community; Latino Day at the Gold Dome; Latest legislative session moves at Georgia State Capitol
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Santiago Marquez, the CEO of the Latin American Association, shares how the LAA prepared Atlanta's immigrant community for the possibility of deportation before the start of President Trump’s second term in office. He also discusses the association’s ongoing work to protect people living in the U.S. without legal status amid the launch of ICE’s “ta…
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Send us a text In this new feature, Village Media journalists dig into an important story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: Everything you need to know about the Starlink contract. Elon was gone — and now he's back. On Monday morning, on the eve of a trade war between the U.S. and Canada, Ontario Premier Doug Ford vowed to…
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New book researches “racist” homeowner policies; Public health-related bills to watch in GA Legislative Session
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Harvard and Yale-trained property law scholar Bernadette Atuahene discusses her new book, "PLUNDERED: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America." In the book, Atuahene investigates Detroit’s tax foreclosure crisis and examines how “predatory governance” systemically impacted Black Detroit homeowners. Plus, this week marks the fou…
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Send us a text In this new feature, Village Media journalists dig into an important story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: A tense day in the on-again, off-again Canada-U.S. trade war. On the eve of a trade war with the United States, Canada has received a last-minute reprieve from President Donald Trump — for at least on…
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National Geographic explorer Tara Roberts releases new memoir, New book documents the history and work of Black craftspeople
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Tara Roberts, an explorer-in-residence at the National Geographic Society, and previous guest on “Closer Look”, returns to the program to discuss her new memoir, “Written in the Waters: A Memoir of History, Home, and Belonging.” In the book, Tara writes about personal truths, Black identity and her travel across four continents to learn more about …
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Send us a text Tonight on 'Closer Look': Krista Ford Haynes has launched a GoFundMe page in the hopes of raising $100K for her husband, a Toronto cop facing a disciplinary hearing for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. …
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Thousands of people have been arrested across several major cities, including Atlanta, as part of President Donald Trump’s massive deportation efforts. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are tasked with carrying out the “targeted operations.” For Feedback Friday, show host Rose Scott opens the phone lines to hear from listeners who share the…
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Send us a text Tonight on 'Closer Look': A well-known retail brand is shutting the doors for good — and in its farewell message, the company is urging customers to keep shopping local so 'dollars stay within Canada'. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering…
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Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look” focuses on the death of 46-year-old Cornelius Taylor. He died on Jan.16. According to authorities, Taylor died after being struck by a front-loader while inside a tent in a homeless encampment, along Old Wheat Street in the Auburn Avenue neighborhood, near Ebenezer Baptist Church. Show host Rose Scott talks with…
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Send us a text Tonight on 'Closer Look': As she runs for re-election, the Conservative MPP in Newmarket-Aurora is facing mounting allegations that she berated and abused at least seven former employees. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These in-dep…
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Congressman Johnson reacts to Trump’s attempted funding freeze; Report: 3 deaths at The Melody; Two Fulton Co. Schools face closure
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Georgia Democratic Congressman Hank Johnson discusses the start of Trump's second term, including his latest effort to freeze federal grants and loans. Congressman Johnson also discusses his top priorities amid Trump's return to the White House. *Shortly after the interview, the Office of Management and Budget rescinded its memo to freeze federal f…
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Send us a text Tonight on 'Closer Look': How the Ford government (if re-elected) plans to ensure every person in Ontario has a primary care provider by the time the next provincial election rolls around. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These in-de…
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Southern environmental issues centered in ‘Broken Ground’ podcast; 'We Came to the Forest' podcast focuses on activists against ‘Cop City’
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The "Broken Ground," podcast series, by the Southern Environmental Law Center, delves into environmental issues and heavily features communities doing the work. Its latest season focuses on the rural South and includes two Georgia stories focusing on the ongoing fight to preserve the Okefenokee, and how wood pellets aren't as "green" as we believe.…
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Send us a text In this new feature, Village Media journalists dig into an important story making headlines around the province. Tonight: the family of a Guelph woman run over by a 95-year-old driver is demanding action. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are cover…
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Reaction to Trump’s massive deportation efforts; Initiative to support working families; Latest on Legislative Session
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Charles Kuck, a Georgia-based immigration attorney, discusses President Trump’s massive deportation efforts, including ICE’s “targeted operations” in Georgia. Plus, the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS) and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce have partnered to launch The Best Place for Working Parents. The new initiative aims…
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Send us a text Tonight on 'Closer Look': A wanted photo has gone viral after the suspect apparently started trolling the North Bay police on social media — saying 'Let me know if you see this guy, he is a menace'. On tonight’s episode of 'Closer Look': Trolling the cops. There is nothing unusual about police alerting the public to a wanted suspect.…
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For “Closer Look’s” first Feedback Friday of 2025, show host Rose Scott opens the phone lines to talk with callers about the start of President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. It was marked with a flurry of executive orders. Scott is joined by Devin Barrington-Ward, a former candidate for Atlanta City Council, a progressive community orga…
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Send us a text In this new feature, Village Media journalists dig into an important story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: The police investigation into a massive fire in downtown Orillia. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering.…
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Analysis of Pres. Trump’s new executive orders; College scholarships now available for undocumented students; Voice transcription of minority dialects
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President Donald Trump has signed a wide range of executive orders since taking office on Monday. Some of those orders are already drawing lawsuits and criticism from cities, states and advocacy groups. Anthony Michael Kreis, a constitutional law professor at Georgia State University, returns to “Closer Look” to explain Trump’s executive orders, po…
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Send us a text Tonight on 'Closer Look': As first reported by The Trillium at Queen's Park, the province's response to a lawsuit over supervised consumption sites has included hiring private investigators to snoop around. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are cov…
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Send us a text Tonight on 'Closer Look': Ontario school boards have fallen victim to a huge data breach targeting software used to store student information — exposing private details that date back decades. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These i…
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Manuel Terán’s Family files Civil Rights Lawsuit; Atlanta Fundraiser for Business Lost in LA Wildfire
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This Saturday will mark two years since the death of environmental activist Manuel Esteban Paez Terán. They were fatally shot by Georgia State Troopers during a reported “clearing operation” at the site of the soon-to-be Atlanta-area Police and Firefighter Training Center. While the Georgia Bureau of Investigations claims troopers fired in self-def…
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Send us a text Tonight on 'Closer Look': An Ontario woman bought a used copy of a children's classic — only to discover a handwritten note from father to son. She's now on a mission to return the book. Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These in-dept…
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