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Lakehead deputations give North Simcoe a look at things to come

Lakehead deputations give North Simcoe a look at things to come

Growth and accessibility the key focus of regional university throughout tailored council presentations over past month
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Cause of death remains undetermined in Hwy. 400 incident: OPP

Cause of death remains undetermined in Hwy. 400 incident: OPP

Police sergeant says post-mortem examination scheduled for today in Toronto; Highway's northbound lanes reopened around 10:30 p.m.
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GBGH taking steps to reduce environmental footprint

GBGH taking steps to reduce environmental footprint

Green Team has overseen various initiatives since relaunching last fall
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Seniors create 'Izzy' dolls to bring smiles to young ER patients

Seniors create 'Izzy' dolls to bring smiles to young ER patients

Crafters from Chartwell Tiffin Retirement Residence putting their needles and crochet hooks to work by creating keepsakes to fill GBGH emergency department's treasure box
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Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Invasive species as costly to economy as natural disasters: study

Invasive species as costly to economy as natural disasters: study

Community members can prevent the spread of invasive species by fully cleaning vehicles, gear, clothing, and footwear when they are out in nature
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Pandemic sparked a 'tragic explosion of mortality from opioids'

Pandemic sparked a 'tragic explosion of mortality from opioids'

'I would say that the opioid tragedy was its own pandemic,' says Dr. Charles Gardner, who said deaths from opioids was close to number of pandemic deaths in region
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Midland Fire's response time 'putting the community at risk'

Midland Fire's response time 'putting the community at risk'

In 90% of incidents recorded in 2020, response time was 12 minutes, 27 seconds, consultant finds, adding town should hire more full-time firefighters, share costs with Penetanguishene
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Weekend shows at Casino Rama postponed due to cyber attack

Weekend shows at Casino Rama postponed due to cyber attack

Casino Rama has been shut down since Sunday afternoon; 'At this time, we do not expect changes to any concerts scheduled for after April 22,' official says
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Culture conference at MCC offers 'great learning opportunity'

Culture conference at MCC offers 'great learning opportunity'

Friday's day-long Creative Communities Culture Conference (Re-engaging Our Cultural Communities) features wide range of guest speakers, panel discussions
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