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Road maintenance treatment planned Thursday in Penetanguishene

Road maintenance treatment planned Thursday in Penetanguishene

Drivers are asked to use caution when driving on the loose sand in the affected area
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Vehicle in the ditch leads to impaired driving charge for Midland resident

Vehicle in the ditch leads to impaired driving charge for Midland resident

A passing motorist reported a Mercedes Benz in a Tay Township ditch last night
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53 new COVID cases, two deaths in Simcoe-Muskoka region since Friday

53 new COVID cases, two deaths in Simcoe-Muskoka region since Friday

Today's update includes two cases in Tay and one each in Tiny and Midland
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Penetanguishene woman faces drug charges after traffic stop

Penetanguishene woman faces drug charges after traffic stop

Officers conducted a traffic investigation which lead to the discovery and seizure of a combination of powder and rock substances
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Looking for some bunny to love? Check out the local OSPCA

Looking for some bunny to love? Check out the local OSPCA

These furry friends are quiet, they have distinct personalities and they bond closely with their adopters, say OSPCA officials
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Simcoe County named Forest Capital of Canada for 2022

Simcoe County named Forest Capital of Canada for 2022

County is the first ever two-time winner of this prestigious national award, which acknowledges leadership in forestry and environmental stewardship
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OPP marine unit seizes alcohol from boater on Penetang Bay

OPP marine unit seizes alcohol from boater on Penetang Bay

Police say the 49-year-old operator also faces a three-day driver's license suspension
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Five new school-related COVID cases reported in Simcoe County

Five new school-related COVID cases reported in Simcoe County

Simcoe County schools are reporting 26 active COVID cases
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Ontario reports 610 COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 610 COVID cases Monday

The latest updates noted 628 recoveries and two deaths
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COLUMN: International Day of Peace offers chance to improve lives both locally and abroad

COLUMN: International Day of Peace offers chance to improve lives both locally and abroad

'Take a moment Tuesday to be thankful we live in such a stable, peaceful country,' says writer, encouraging locals to reflect on what life would be like if they lived in war-torn countries
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