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Ten finalists for coveted Leacock Medal for Humour unveiled

Ten finalists for coveted Leacock Medal for Humour unveiled

The three finalists for the award, which recognizes excellence in Canadian literary humour, will be named in May, officials say
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Stay-at-home order prompts changes at Tiny Township

Stay-at-home order prompts changes at Tiny Township

All outdoor recreational amenities such as golf courses, basketball courts, and soccer fields are closed, with limited exceptions
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GBGH shows appreciation for volunteers during National Volunteer Week

GBGH shows appreciation for volunteers during National Volunteer Week

This year’s theme is 'The Value of One, The Power of Many.'
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Boots and Hearts Festival cancelled for second straight year

Boots and Hearts Festival cancelled for second straight year

'Our hearts are broken,' says release announcing a second summer without Boots and Hearts event at Oro-Medonte facility
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Ontario reports 4,447 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 4,447 new COVID cases Monday

Today's report also includes 19 deaths, 3,153 recoveries, and 203 new hospitalizations
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Tay council approves rezoning for development; raises questions around planning department's process

Tay council approves rezoning for development; raises questions around planning department's process

Councillors ask why staff didn't extend a mixed-use zoning to other areas for future development.
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BEYOND LOCAL: Indigenous youth are playing a key role in solving urgent water issues

BEYOND LOCAL: Indigenous youth are playing a key role in solving urgent water issues

Youth from Music for the Spirit & Indigenous Visual Arts used different artistic media accompanied by stories to describe their relationships with water
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Long-time Midland resident recognized for 'inspirational' community involvement

Long-time Midland resident recognized for 'inspirational' community involvement

'It not only is an award for me,' says Burke Penny, 'but it also means the town is recognizing that an individual citizen with a good idea and a good plan can come forward and get support to carry out something'
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Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Live the moment.
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BEYOND LOCAL: Why some songbirds make migratory pit-stops to replace worn and ragged feathers

BEYOND LOCAL: Why some songbirds make migratory pit-stops to replace worn and ragged feathers

For migratory birds, there are three energetically demanding events they must undertake each year: breeding, migration and moult
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