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Belligerent Tiny Township man faces serious charges

Belligerent Tiny Township man faces serious charges

24-year-old is accused of causing a disturbance, assault, drunk driving and uttering threats - and refusing to comply with a breath demand
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Donnie the stray McDonald's cat finds his fur-ever home

Donnie the stray McDonald's cat finds his fur-ever home

Donnie was rescued from a McDonald's parking lot in August 2019, starving with missing teeth and an upper respiratory infection
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School board to provide free feminine hygiene products at high schools

School board to provide free feminine hygiene products at high schools

Student trustees championed the cause; 'It shows the engagement of our student trustees and the high level of leadership they bring to our board,' says chair
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Local high school teachers returning to picket line Thursday

Local high school teachers returning to picket line Thursday

Education workers and teachers at secondary schools from both regional school boards participating in OSSTF/FEESO strike next week
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County to consider first major composition change in 50 years

County to consider first major composition change in 50 years

County’s governance committee is recommending reducing the size of county council from 32 to 21 members, including five regional councillor positions
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Snowmobile reported stolen from Present Island

Snowmobile reported stolen from Present Island

Stolen was a 2015 Ski-Doo Renegade X 800R ETEC
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Survey aims to get a better handle on youth substance use

Survey aims to get a better handle on youth substance use

It remains a growing concern for health-care professionals and related agencies across the area.
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Ontario Catholic teachers to resume one-day strikes next week

Ontario Catholic teachers to resume one-day strikes next week

Educators to hold one-day strike March 5
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Storm leads to continued closure of municipal buildings

Storm leads to continued closure of municipal buildings

Midland and Penetanguishene have closed both their municipal offices and libraries again today
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Tay Township vows to tackle six priority issues in coming months

Tay Township vows to tackle six priority issues in coming months

Council has prioritized six issues from 2020-2022 strategic plan; 'Let's tackle these six now and get them done and then pick six more,' says mayor
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