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Port Severn mom reaches semifinals in business grant competition

Port Severn mom reaches semifinals in business grant competition

Sun Safe On The Lake clothing will be featured at Cook’s Bay Marina in Gilford for the Mom’s Day Out Market on Saturday, May 13
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Orillia's Streets Alive founder ready to help Midland downtown

Orillia's Streets Alive founder ready to help Midland downtown

Leslie Fournier and Gregg MacLachlan joining EDCNS event Thursday to 'visualize the downtown’s possibilities and opportunities'
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Ransomware attack: Casino Rama could re-open later this week

Ransomware attack: Casino Rama could re-open later this week

'We anticipate reopening using a phased approach later this week,' said Gateway official, adding 'it has not been determined which sites will reopen first'
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Health unit urges adults to 'catch up' on routine immunizations

Health unit urges adults to 'catch up' on routine immunizations

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit sends reminder on National Immunization Awareness Week April 24 to 30
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(UPDATE) 'Nothing suspicious' about body found today: OPP

(UPDATE) 'Nothing suspicious' about body found today: OPP

'It is an ongoing investigation, and we ask people to avoid the area,' said Orillia OPP official
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Keewatin's early departure irks some who missed bidding adieu

Keewatin's early departure irks some who missed bidding adieu

While sympathetic to those who missed out after ship leaves 30 minutes early, museum representative says departure time was always at tugboat captain's discretion
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Police investigate Springwater death

Police investigate Springwater death

OPP say no foul play is suspected at this time
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VILLAGE NEWS: Black Press Media and Village Media enter landmark licensing agreement to strengthen local news coverage

VILLAGE NEWS: Black Press Media and Village Media enter landmark licensing agreement to strengthen local news coverage

The collaboration will enhance local news capabilities for Black Press Media's communities across Canada and the US
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EVERYTHING KING: Has Tupperware's fate been sealed?

EVERYTHING KING: Has Tupperware's fate been sealed?

In this week's column, Wendy wonders if brand loyalty is enough to preserve this iconic product
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'Strangers to one another': Man found guilty in fatal stabbing

'Strangers to one another': Man found guilty in fatal stabbing

Defence lawyer asks court to make a finding of not criminally responsible after judge finds Justice Snache guilty of second-degree murder
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