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'Very sad': Local Green Party candidate's signs defaced

'Very sad': Local Green Party candidate's signs defaced

'I stand with you against racist hate and misogyny,' says Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner after sign at Krystal Brooks' home was defaced
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Jim Cuddy Trio lends its voice to hospice fundraiser

Jim Cuddy Trio lends its voice to hospice fundraiser

Canadian Cabin Party takes place June 3 at The Heights on Horseshoe Valley Road and will support hospices in Penetanguishene, Barrie and Orillia
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'House' paint causing Penetang curling club drainage issues

'House' paint causing Penetang curling club drainage issues

‘This problem has finally caught up with us’, recreation director says about paint buildup resulting in curling club drainage issue
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Two more hospitalized, no new deaths in regional COVID update

Two more hospitalized, no new deaths in regional COVID update

34 people from Simcoe-Muskoka region hospitalized because of COVID-19
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Public school board plans for $654M operating budget in 2022/23

Public school board plans for $654M operating budget in 2022/23

This year’s Simcoe County District School Board budget ‘pressures’ include special education, transportation and ministry funding model; 86.1% of budget goes toward staff salaries and benefits
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WATCH: Bradford Bypass will 'destroy' significant wetlands

WATCH: Bradford Bypass will 'destroy' significant wetlands

On the latest episode of 'Inside the Village' podcast, environmentalist Keith Brooks weighs in on the proposed Bradford Bypass. 'We don't support it'
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COVID vaccine clinics in Lafontaine, Midland this week

COVID vaccine clinics in Lafontaine, Midland this week

Clinic in Lafontaine Friday, GO VAXX bus stopping at Midland waterfront Saturday
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Cottage CountryCon returns to Orillia this summer

Cottage CountryCon returns to Orillia this summer

Event will feature celebrity guests, comic attractions; 'People are very excited,' says organizer
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Three Indigenous vaccine clinics slated over next two weeks

Three Indigenous vaccine clinics slated over next two weeks

Clinic will be held Wednesday and June 1 at North Simcoe Recreation Centre; Both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be available
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1,024 COVID-positive patients in Ontario hospitals

1,024 COVID-positive patients in Ontario hospitals

151 COVID patients in ICU beds, 384 deaths in last 30 days
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