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We go to the movies this week with Rick Mills, search for Ben Foster amongst the brush, learn about a BBC presenter's attempts to clear the brush on her own 40-acre wood and ponder the importance of local, trusted journalism during uncertain times.
Mike Balsom
Mike Balsom
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Click on the link in the story below to see a more detailed version of this week's Where's Ben location.

Each week we collect the contributions from our regular columnists as they appeared on notllocal.com and bring them to you in this post, just in case you missed them.  

POV: Local, trusted journalism important, now than ever

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Premier Doug Ford is to call a provincial election for February. The Liberal party is in disarray without a leader currently and a federal election coming this year as well. US President Donal Trump continues to disparage and threaten Canada. With all of this happening right now, NOTL Local editor Penny Coles writes about the importance of turning to trusted news sources in our weekly POV column. Read her views here.  

View from the Couch: A review of Sandi's Wood

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The three episodes of Sandi's Wood (available to watch on Britbox) follow BBC presenter Sandi Toksvig and her wife Debbie as they endeavour to restore and rejuvenate an ancient, overgrown 40-acre site with trees, streams, meadows, and a melting pot of flora and fauna. Donald Combe watches the series and brings us his review HERE. 

Where's Ben?: Let us know where in NOTL Ben Foster is in today's photo

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Last week Ben was found standing on Delater Street in front of some old stone water troughs. NOTL Local contributor Donald Combe recognized his location and immediately emailed us with his correct guess. Do you know where Ben is this week? Click HERE to take a closer look and to find out how to send us your answer. 

Ricky Rap: Heading to the movies

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This week Rick Mills calls up his long-time friend Chris Bjorgan and they head to the theatre to see the new Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, starring Elle Fenning and Timothee Chalamet. He liked it so much he wanted to see it again with a different companion. Read this week's Ricky Rap HERE.