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Massage therapist who sexually assaulted client should go to jail, says Crown

Massage therapist who sexually assaulted client should go to jail, says Crown

'It occurred at the hands of someone who is a licensed health-care practitioner. A real jail sentence is called for,' prosecutor says
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Lab testing at Barrie retirement home identifies six swabs with COVID variant

Lab testing at Barrie retirement home identifies six swabs with COVID variant

Barrie home has recorded 10 deaths since an outbreak began earlier this month
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SERIES: Tay councillor says organizational review means better services for ratepayers

SERIES: Tay councillor says organizational review means better services for ratepayers

Jeff Bumstead says continued improvements to township roads remains a priority
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Three local residents among 47 new COVID-19 cases in region today

Three local residents among 47 new COVID-19 cases in region today

As of today, 710 individuals from the region have received both doses of the vaccine
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Tiny adjusts building, planning, sewage services during COVID-19

Tiny adjusts building, planning, sewage services during COVID-19

All of Tiny's municipal offices are closed for walk-in assistance
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Midland council eases into municipal matters with year’s first meeting Wednesday

Midland council eases into municipal matters with year’s first meeting Wednesday

A summary from the integrity commissioner, an update from Council’s Task Force on Affordable Housing and presentation around the age-friendly community plan are on the agenda
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Area OPP officer charged with assault following SIU probe

Area OPP officer charged with assault following SIU probe

After being arrested at Studakers, woman had an 'interaction with a police officer' in the cell of the Orillia OPP detachment and sustained serious injury
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Ontario reports 2,655 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 2,655 new COVID cases today

The province's daily update also includes 89 new deaths and 136 hospitalizations
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Tiny councillor wants township's SSEA contributions laid bare

Tiny councillor wants township's SSEA contributions laid bare

Tony Mintoff wants to know which services by environmental association are mandatory after noticing jump in its funding request
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BEYOND LOCAL: How emojis fuel social media engagement, especially amid COVID-19

BEYOND LOCAL: How emojis fuel social media engagement, especially amid COVID-19

The emoji has become a critical part of our online communications, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when face-to-face contact is hard to come by
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