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'Simple to give back': GBGH team members raise $44K for equipment needs

'Simple to give back': GBGH team members raise $44K for equipment needs

Donations made during fourth annual Team Giving Celebration Week
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'Creepy': Shanty Bay mansion plays central role in new horror movie

'Creepy': Shanty Bay mansion plays central role in new horror movie

'We went and explored it and I fell in love with it,' Campton Manor director says of Oro-Medonte home, which once belonged to Titanic survivor
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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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Group paving the way to rename Hwy. 11 for Gordon Lightfoot

Group paving the way to rename Hwy. 11 for Gordon Lightfoot

'We just think ours is good because Highway 11 is quite related to him, and … half of our request is based on what it means in terms of Canada,' said proponent
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Local cancer survivor wins nearly $3K in 50/50 draw

Local cancer survivor wins nearly $3K in 50/50 draw

Caroline Whiteside takes home most recent jackpot in Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre fundraiser
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Retired teacher pleads guilty to paying area minor for sexual services

Retired teacher pleads guilty to paying area minor for sexual services

The man connected with the teen through online apps before planning a meeting in Collingwood
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Group calls on province to protect freshwater, limit salt pollution

Group calls on province to protect freshwater, limit salt pollution

Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition includes individuals, grassroots groups and environmental organizations dedicated to changing road salt-application practices across the province
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Council weighs various options, costs for new-look Yonge Street

Council weighs various options, costs for new-look Yonge Street

‘We need some kind of delineation for the cyclists and we can’t just have paint,’ says Midland mayor as council seeks further options on major Yonge Street project
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Farmers plant seeds for more involvement with Tay council

Farmers plant seeds for more involvement with Tay council

Local farmers give detailed presentation about agriculture in Tay and share concerns and offer suggestions to council to help improve situation
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Orillia man homeless again amid battle with alcohol, 'complex' mental health issues

Orillia man homeless again amid battle with alcohol, 'complex' mental health issues

'It feels very disheartening to be back in this spot, and without help. Nobody wants anything to do with me, and now it's just me in the cold nights,' said Tyler Dunlop
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