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Paramedicine program receives nearly $500K funding windfall

Paramedicine program receives nearly $500K funding windfall

Funding will be used to expand program in Orillia area, as well as continue wellness clinics in homeless shelters and swab/vaccine support programs
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No basis to lay charges related to Midland woman's arrest, SIU finds

No basis to lay charges related to Midland woman's arrest, SIU finds

Woman claimed to have suffered broken arm during arrest last fall
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Ontario reports 1,670 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 1,670 new COVID cases Wednesday

The number of active cases continues to decrease with 21,932 now reported in Ontario
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'We need to stop playing by the rules,' says Tiny councillor

'We need to stop playing by the rules,' says Tiny councillor

'My suggestion would be we clearly appeal every step,' says council member, upset by the docility shown by fellow members around appealing the renewal of permit to take water for Tiny's Teedon Pit
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CANADA: Five big lessons experts say we should learn from COVID-19

CANADA: Five big lessons experts say we should learn from COVID-19

Statistics Canada found that COVID-19 death were doubled in neighbourhoods where more than 25 per cent of the people are members of visible minorities compared to neighbourhoods where minorities are less than one per cent of the people
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It might not breathe fire, but Midland man creates amazing backyard dragon (5 photos)

It might not breathe fire, but Midland man creates amazing backyard dragon (5 photos)

Pat Brodeur takes ice-castle building to the next level
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Good Morning, Midland!

Good Morning, Midland!

Have an amazing day
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CANADA: Payette's resignation is a chance to reimagine the role of Governor General, prof says

CANADA: Payette's resignation is a chance to reimagine the role of Governor General, prof says

Eliminating the office of the monarch from the Constitution has been, and continues to be, a touchy subject in Canada
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County to drop $5.5M on building new waste transfer site in Oro-Medonte

County to drop $5.5M on building new waste transfer site in Oro-Medonte

‘The timelines for having this facility operational by Nov. 1 are aggressive but possible,’ says county official
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Outbreak declared at Waypoint, positive COVID-19 variant case confirmed

Outbreak declared at Waypoint, positive COVID-19 variant case confirmed

'This additional news adds more anxiety,' Waypoint CEO says of new COVID-19 variant case
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