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Area mayors call on province to improve education on Indigenous matters

Area mayors call on province to improve education on Indigenous matters

'I just think education has the ability to naturally move reconciliation forward when ... we have a greater understanding of each other's perspective,' says mayor
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SIU closes investigation into crash involving pickup truck, police vehicle

SIU closes investigation into crash involving pickup truck, police vehicle

Special Investigations Unit concludes officer not at fault in November collision in Essa Township; other driver failed to stop at intersection
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Gardner urges caution, patience as COVID restrictions are lifted

Gardner urges caution, patience as COVID restrictions are lifted

'We are still experiencing a substantial amount of COVID-19 transmission in our communities,' says region's top doc
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Tiny eyeing issue of floating homes on horizon

Tiny eyeing issue of floating homes on horizon

Tiny to explore options regarding floating accommodations, similar to recent experiences with Township of Georgian Bay
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Southern Georgian Bay OPP issued 294 tickets on roads in February

Southern Georgian Bay OPP issued 294 tickets on roads in February

Police also issued warnings to 192 drivers last month
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More than 4,400 families, individuals on wait list for social housing in Simcoe County

More than 4,400 families, individuals on wait list for social housing in Simcoe County

'It does, for sure, reflect the effect of the pandemic on households living with low to moderate incomes,' says county official who welcomes funding from province, feds
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This week in MidlandToday+: There's still time to enter for a chance to win a cruise for two!

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Plus, get the latest member deals and more on your member homepage
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Health Unit reports 3 COVID deaths, 4 new hospitalizations in region

Health Unit reports 3 COVID deaths, 4 new hospitalizations in region

16 people from Simcoe-Muskoka died this month after contracting COVID-19
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Province extends post-secondary tuition freeze

Province extends post-secondary tuition freeze

Province initially froze tuition hikes for the school year 2020-2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Speeding-related deaths hit 10-year high in 2021: OPP

Speeding-related deaths hit 10-year high in 2021: OPP

Data also show 46 per cent decrease in alcohol/drug-related deaths on OPP-patrolled roads
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