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Great Big Crunch

Thousands of Lambton County students will take a Great Big Crunch this morning. (thurs) Over 10,000 apples will be bitten into simultaneously by area students in the 9th annual event. Lambton Public Health's Leslie Palimaka says the goal is to promote healthy eating. [audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/leslie-1.mp3"][/audio] 38 schools are participating this year up from 27 last year.

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Province providing Family Service Kent $586K

The funding will be used to expand the organization's Senior Trustee Program, which provides trusted, practical financial support to seniors experiencing cognitive decline, isolation, or financial vulnerability.

Detail blue line with puck on ice hockey rink. © Can Stock Photo / fotoduki

Scoreboard, Nov. 14

Loads of local hockey action, and Canada punched a ticket to the semis of the IIHF Women's World Championship.