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'It's upsetting:' Fierté Simcoe Pride will be low-key event this year

'It's upsetting:' Fierté Simcoe Pride will be low-key event this year

‘Pride is for everyone, not just certain groups,’ says new president, noting pandemic and board changes will mean few public events this year
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OPINION: Why green hydrogen — but not grey — could help solve climate change

OPINION: Why green hydrogen — but not grey — could help solve climate change

Green hydrogen has unprecedented support from business and political leaders, but several challenges remain
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Wyevale set to install water meters this fall

Wyevale set to install water meters this fall

Responsible water users likely to see no change as new bylaw aims to detract excessive users
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Good morning, Midland!

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BEYOND LOCAL: The 3D technology that could revolutionize the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee

BEYOND LOCAL: The 3D technology that could revolutionize the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee

Osteoarthritis of the knee is not only associated with aging. It can also be caused by different stresses on the cartilage, such as a knee injury or a strenuous job
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Simcoe-Muskoka catching up on vaccinations as more supply becomes available

Simcoe-Muskoka catching up on vaccinations as more supply becomes available

'The reason why we are delayed is because we’ve had a low incidence of COVID-19 on the whole for our district throughout the pandemic,' says Gardner
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Casino Rama employees 'excited, anxious' to return to work

Casino Rama employees 'excited, anxious' to return to work

'We’ve got approximately 400 employees returning. The recall has been largely successful, and people are happy to be coming back,' says Gateway official
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Five new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Five new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today

There are two new cases in Barrie, two in Bradford, and one in Innisfil
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Battle for Tiny’s clean water continues with CAO providing update on appeals

Battle for Tiny’s clean water continues with CAO providing update on appeals

Deputation from long-time eco-defender Nahuis allows Tiny to clarify current status in LPAT appeals regarding Teedon Pit
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As numbers trend in 'right direction,' plans underway to close mass vaccination clinics

As numbers trend in 'right direction,' plans underway to close mass vaccination clinics

Vaccines will still be 'available (from) community pharmacies, health-care providers and other pop-up clinic opportunities that will continue after August,' says top doc
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