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OPINION: Pandemic shows Ontario's food system needs 'serious reboot'

OPINION: Pandemic shows Ontario's food system needs 'serious reboot'

A circular food system can withstand crises like COVID-19 — and provide delicious meals
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Free virtual book club event to feature poet Lorna Crozier

Free virtual book club event to feature poet Lorna Crozier

June 24 event 'will be a conversation you will savour throughout the summer months ahead'
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Area MPP celebrates news of cystic fibrosis drug approved for use in Canada

Area MPP celebrates news of cystic fibrosis drug approved for use in Canada

The MPP has been working with Simcoe-Grey residents to advocate for the drug's approval and use, and is now pushing the government cover the costs of the drug with the Ontario Drug Benefit
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Two COVID cases at OSMH presumed to be delta variant

Two COVID cases at OSMH presumed to be delta variant

Confirmation expected to take two to four weeks; hospital announced closure of unit on Monday after patients tested positive
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Delays to blame for county loss of $2M grant for waste facility

Delays to blame for county loss of $2M grant for waste facility

Environmental Resource Recovery Centre (ERRC) project was first proposed by the County of Simcoe in 2010
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Ontario may move into Step 2 of reopening plan earlier than planned: Ford

Ontario may move into Step 2 of reopening plan earlier than planned: Ford

Pandemic restrictions on businesses, gatherings and outdoor activities are currently set to roll back further on July 2
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Nine new COVID cases confirmed in Simcoe-Muskoka Wednesday

Nine new COVID cases confirmed in Simcoe-Muskoka Wednesday

There are five new cases in Penetanguishene
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Simcoe County councillors pushing for 2% tax increase in 2022

Simcoe County councillors pushing for 2% tax increase in 2022

‘I don’t believe we’re going to see the levels of support we’ve seen from the provincial and federal government anytime soon,’ says deputy warden
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Tiny to crack down on noise over the next two weeks

Tiny to crack down on noise over the next two weeks

New definitions have been included to improve clarity in the interpretation of the by-law and prohibited time period
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