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Then and Now: Midland's once-bustling harbour still provides idyllic views of Georgian Bay (6 photos)

Then and Now: Midland's once-bustling harbour still provides idyllic views of Georgian Bay (6 photos)

The train no longer visits Midland and only one grain elevator remains from town's busy industrial days
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Single new case of COVID reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Friday

Single new case of COVID reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Friday

There have been ten new cases reported to the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit this week
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Midland ready for reopening's third stage

Midland ready for reopening's third stage

Local Health Unit has seen a steep decline in both active cases (46 as of July 15) and hospitalizations (4 as of July 15)
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Videos capture tornado, emotional return to damaged home

Videos capture tornado, emotional return to damaged home

City Councillor Natalie Harris shares her thoughts and emotions after returning to the scene of Thursday's tornado which blew the roof off her house
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Barrie tornado confirmed as EF-2, wind speeds reached 210 km/h

Barrie tornado confirmed as EF-2, wind speeds reached 210 km/h

The tornado’s damage track was about five kilometres long and 100 metres wide.
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Health unit urges people to get vaccine, follow guidelines as we enter Step 3

Health unit urges people to get vaccine, follow guidelines as we enter Step 3

'It is still vital that we continue to follow the precautions necessary to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19 in our area,' says region's medical officer of health
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Council takes second look at new OPP billing model, votes to accept

Council takes second look at new OPP billing model, votes to accept

‘We’re still going to get hit with $250,000’ argues councillor fighting for Penetanguishene taxpayers
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Ontario reports 159 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 159 new COVID cases Friday

Today's update includes 189 recoveries, 13 new hospitalizations, and 10 deaths
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Severn Township man killed in tragic water tubing incident

Severn Township man killed in tragic water tubing incident

'The individual on the tube was ejected into the water and could not be located'
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BEYOND LOCAL: Advice for teachers on how to use the summer to protect their hearts from burnout

BEYOND LOCAL: Advice for teachers on how to use the summer to protect their hearts from burnout

Protecting the “heartwork,” of educators means protecting their emotional and mental health based on recognizing that holistic and passionate investment in work is an asset that also implies vulnerability
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