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COVID-19: Is it too risky to attend the Super Bowl during a pandemic?

COVID-19: Is it too risky to attend the Super Bowl during a pandemic?

Tampa, Fla., is hosting Sunday’s Super Bowl football game, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
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Tay opts against pursuing Waubaushene school property

Tay opts against pursuing Waubaushene school property

Councillor noted renovations to the school could cost the township upwards of $1.2 million, which would mean a $150,000 increase in service level, subsequently increasing the tax levy
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Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

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COVID-19: Poll finds half of Ontarians believe Ford government 'negligent' in protecting long-term care seniors

COVID-19: Poll finds half of Ontarians believe Ford government 'negligent' in protecting long-term care seniors

A majority of Ontarians, 61 per cent, surveyed believe for-profit long-term care residents and their families should be able to sue the Ontario government and receive compensation for their losses
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Barrie man speaks out about violent downtown arrest caught on video

Barrie man speaks out about violent downtown arrest caught on video

'I'm not proud of how I handled myself. I definitely wasn't in the wrong,' says Skyler Kent
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Mother of missing woman pleads for public's help to find Nicole Pawis

Mother of missing woman pleads for public's help to find Nicole Pawis

'Everyone is looking for you and we love you. We just want to know you’re somewhere safe,' says Jamie Dennis; Family and friends plan to canvass Duckworth Street area on Sunday
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COVID-19 vaccines are ‘ethically justified’ for pregnant, breastfeeding women, but shouldn’t be routinely offered

COVID-19 vaccines are ‘ethically justified’ for pregnant, breastfeeding women, but shouldn’t be routinely offered

Commentary issued by the Canadian Medical Association Journal said a person's choice must be respected
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OPP conducting R.I.D.E. program on roads and trails

OPP conducting R.I.D.E. program on roads and trails

Between Jan. 29 - Feb. 5, 2021, officers have checked 324 vehicle drivers at 15 R.I.D.E check stops and 257 snowmobile operators at 22 separate R.I.D.E check stop locations
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Snowmobile crash leads to various charges in Tay Township

Snowmobile crash leads to various charges in Tay Township

Police say the driver initially failed to stop at a RIDE check and fled the scene
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Province sending $4.9M to SCDSB for back-to-school

Province sending $4.9M to SCDSB for back-to-school

‘It caught us a bit by surprise,’ board superintendent told trustees during their meeting this week
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