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As temperatures soar, sun shines, a reminder to protect your skin

As temperatures soar, sun shines, a reminder to protect your skin

'Melanoma is now the seventh most common cancer in Canada and the fourth most common among people ages 18 to 29,' Save Your Skin Foundation founder tells council
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401 COVID deaths confirmed in last 30 days in Ontario

401 COVID deaths confirmed in last 30 days in Ontario

Between four and 21 people have died each day since April 12
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Paramedics to hand out free naloxone kits as part of new program

Paramedics to hand out free naloxone kits as part of new program

Opioid overdoses are on the rise across Simcoe County, with 510 overdoses noted county-wide in 2021
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North Simcoe candidates spar over healthcare, COVID-19

North Simcoe candidates spar over healthcare, COVID-19

Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted virtual all-candidates meeting Wednesday evening
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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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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Do voters care enough about climate change?

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Do voters care enough about climate change?

Episode 4 of 'Inside the Village' podcast: How climate change could impact election day, a controversial fence in North Bay, and identifying Canadian soldiers killed decades ago
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Ontario Party leader vows to ensure 'people are free in this country'

Ontario Party leader vows to ensure 'people are free in this country'

'We are fighting hard on the values and principles that many Canadians are concerned about,' Derek Sloan says during stop at Severn restaurant
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Area woman on mission to raise awareness of rare condition

Area woman on mission to raise awareness of rare condition

May is Syringomyelia Awareness Month; 'Every second is very valuable when you have a condition like this,' says Orillia's Alicia McLeod
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County offering grants for age-friendly housing

County offering grants for age-friendly housing

Deadline for 2022 grant applications is June 30
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Growing up with bipolar mother inspires local entrepreneur

Growing up with bipolar mother inspires local entrepreneur

'No one talked about mental health and everyone around us was distracted by her unhealthy coping strategies,' says Marnie & Michael owner and mother of two Jennifer St. John
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