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Business 'brisk' at Casino Rama as hotel prepares to welcome guests

Business 'brisk' at Casino Rama as hotel prepares to welcome guests

'It’s actually surprising how quickly things have gone back to business as usual in a way,' says official, noting hotel is set to open Aug. 19
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Wait time for MRIs, imaging services leave Canadians paying for their pain

Wait time for MRIs, imaging services leave Canadians paying for their pain

Come 2022, the Conference Board of Canada estimates the average wait time for an MRI will rise to 133 days
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BREAKING: Trudeau expected to trigger fall election this weekend

BREAKING: Trudeau expected to trigger fall election this weekend

The expectation is that the election would take place Sept. 20
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Local students share heart-felt reflections of pandemic at Tiny council

Local students share heart-felt reflections of pandemic at Tiny council

Five local teens each won $1,000 post-secondary bursaries for their 'frank' essays which were read during this week's council meeting
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15 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Thursday

15 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Thursday

So far this week, the health unit has confirmed 50 new cases in the region, and zero COVID-related deaths in August
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Groups 'excited' to get back on the ice in Penetanguishene

Groups 'excited' to get back on the ice in Penetanguishene

'We’ll all be working on our safety plans, and we’ll be quite happy to get the doors open and the kids on the ice,' said PMCC's rec director
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Adopt Me: Georgia needs an experienced owner (adopted)

Adopt Me: Georgia needs an experienced owner (adopted)

She sometimes becomes overstimulated when being pet or during play time
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Ambitious plans unveiled for upcoming Georgian Bay Festival

Ambitious plans unveiled for upcoming Georgian Bay Festival

The one-day event in September will showcase Tiny Township's music, agriculture, food and talent; Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles
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Ontario reports 513 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 513 new COVID cases Thursday

Today's update includes zero deaths and 256 recoveries
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Local injured workers face 'dire' challenge as WSIB's surplus hits $6B

Local injured workers face 'dire' challenge as WSIB's surplus hits $6B

'It’s unbelievable that the WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) would talk about dispersing the funds to employers,' says advocate for local injured employees
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