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BEYOND LOCAL: Workplaces must recognize the physical and emotional toll of pregnancy loss

BEYOND LOCAL: Workplaces must recognize the physical and emotional toll of pregnancy loss

The physical and psychological symptoms experienced during and after pregnancy loss can be profound, including trauma, heavy blood loss, fatigue, poor concentration and severe abdominal cramping
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Mass vaccine clinics in North Simcoe arenas could shorten but won’t disappear

Mass vaccine clinics in North Simcoe arenas could shorten but won’t disappear

Opening up ice-time for kids would be large step to ‘normalcy,' agree Penetang Kings coach and Midland arena manager
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Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Take a moment to notice the beauty around you
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Local man putting rubber to the road in support of children's cancer

Local man putting rubber to the road in support of children's cancer

'if I can do something I like which is (also) my stress reliever and raise some money … it’s a win-win,' says man who hopes to bike 1,250 kms and raise $2,500
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'That's the tragedy': Expert says building code not followed in some cases

'That's the tragedy': Expert says building code not followed in some cases

‘Some of these roofs could have stayed on, I think, if they were built to code,’ said tornado expert who came to Barrie to inspect the damage
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Stephen Leacock cash awards to increase substantially in 2022

Stephen Leacock cash awards to increase substantially in 2022

Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour will be increased from $15,000 to $25,000 thanks to 'stable multi-year funding' from Dunkley Charitable Foundation
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Volunteers upset 'remarkable treasure' SS Keewatin won't reopen

Volunteers upset 'remarkable treasure' SS Keewatin won't reopen

'Given the lateness of the Stage 3 milestone and the work that would need to be done to ready the Keewatin for a COVID environment, it will remain closed for this season,' ship's owner says
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Here's how to keep your pooch safe during summer adventures

Here's how to keep your pooch safe during summer adventures

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society reminds anyone with a furry family member not to forget about their needs to keep them safe during hot weather
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Local OPP remind residents that drowning is entirely preventable

Local OPP remind residents that drowning is entirely preventable

Officers want to remind all vessel operators and passengers that wearing your life jacket will very likely save your life
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Ontario reports 176 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 176 new COVID cases Saturday

Saturday's report includes 203 new recoveries
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