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Team Howard moves to 5-1 in Calgary

Team Howard moves to 5-1 in Calgary

A string of three consecutive victories leave Team Howard in a good position heading into the final day of round robin action at the Brier
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CANADA: Profs say COVID-19 highlights the need for more — and better — public banks

CANADA: Profs say COVID-19 highlights the need for more — and better — public banks

Strong, democratic and accountable public banks in Canada could help reverse the impact of privatizing vital services, according to experts
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Foster-care system being revamped in wake of boy's death in Barrie home

Foster-care system being revamped in wake of boy's death in Barrie home

'Since the tragedy in 2019, much work has been done to continually improve the residential services system,' says Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions official
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'Violence against Indigenous women has not ended,' laments local activist

'Violence against Indigenous women has not ended,' laments local activist

'Indigenous women don’t make the calls to police because we are treated like the criminals. It’s simply not safe for us to call the  police,' says Beausoleil woman
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Georgian to host first Pow Wow at Home virtual festival

Georgian to host first Pow Wow at Home virtual festival

Festival to celebrate, learn about Indigenous culture, songs and dance
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'Orchestrated' maskless group upsets apple cart at Midland store

'Orchestrated' maskless group upsets apple cart at Midland store

Midland parent upset after group 'parading' around grocery store fails to adhere to COVID-19 protocols
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Two local residents among 39 new COVID-19 cases in region today

Two local residents among 39 new COVID-19 cases in region today

Testing has now confirmed all three variant strains in Simcoe-Muskoka
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Island Princess proposal up for council approval tonight

Island Princess proposal up for council approval tonight

Penetanguishene council will also receive a presentation from Midland Bay Landing Development Corporation about its UNESCO Global GeoParks designation project
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Province sending AstraZeneca to primary care providers in Simcoe Muskoka

Province sending AstraZeneca to primary care providers in Simcoe Muskoka

The new vaccines will be reserved for adults between 60 and 64 years old, and appointments will be made by invitation, so don't call your doctor
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Some hurdles remain, OHL season still a possibility

Some hurdles remain, OHL season still a possibility

Local health units will also play a role in the return to action for teams
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