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OPP looking for shirtless man who robbed Oro-Medonte gas bar

OPP looking for shirtless man who robbed Oro-Medonte gas bar

Suspect had a white shirt tied around his face and demanded cash from the gas-bar employee who, after a brief exchange, gave him the till drawer
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Collingwood school considers name change in light of sex-assault furor

Collingwood school considers name change in light of sex-assault furor

Students at school named after Jean Vanier will be permitted to dress down for the week instead of wearing a uniform while the board determines next steps
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A child could be killed at 'dangerous' intersection, parent warns

A child could be killed at 'dangerous' intersection, parent warns

Michael Ledebrink said his request for action from the school hasn't gotten anywhere; 'The situation at Huron Park is dire,' parent says
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Deadline extended to apply for Canada Summer Jobs funding

Deadline extended to apply for Canada Summer Jobs funding

Employers, organizations have until Feb. 28 to apply; Non-profits can receive funding up to 100% of the minimum wage
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Is it already time to turn the page on our new National Day?

Is it already time to turn the page on our new National Day?

Columnist Bill Molesworth, former CEO of Midland Public Library, says the goal should be attracting readers not on where the authors live
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Simcoe North municipalities join forces for a service review

Simcoe North municipalities join forces for a service review

'Now we're casting the net a little broader ... (are) there some synergies that we haven't really taken full advantage of,' said Midland's acting CAO
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Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Mix of sun and cloud today.
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Sideline becomes 'major industry' for local maple syrup producers

Sideline becomes 'major industry' for local maple syrup producers

Hutchinson family hosts tree-tapping event ion Oro-Medonte; 'We are just itching to get out there and get the sap flowing,' says farmer
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Old Simcoe Hotel carries almost 170 years of history and kinship

Old Simcoe Hotel carries almost 170 years of history and kinship

'Fifty years ago, my dad bought me my first beer in here,' says owner
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It's venomous, has 30 legs ... and lives in your house!

It's venomous, has 30 legs ... and lives in your house!

Despite horror-novel-like characteristics, House Centipedes, while being quite voracious and lively, are not a threat to humans, says outdoors columnist
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