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“Over the last few years, many students in our region lost critical classroom time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in subjects requiring hands-on learning, like science,” said River Institute executive director Dr. Jeff Ridal in a press release.

“This seed grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation offered a valuable opportunity to help secondary school students overcome challenges and be

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