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BEYOND LOCAL: Dogs can understand you, to a point

BEYOND LOCAL: Dogs can understand you, to a point

Owners reported that their dogs responded to an average of 29 words, although this likely is an underestimation
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Dog trainer launches new online supplement business for pets

Dog trainer launches new online supplement business for pets

Dog-Eh officially launched online Dec. 3, 2021 in hopes of keeping our canine companions around longer
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LETTER: We must start thinking beyond the ‘more highways’ template

LETTER: We must start thinking beyond the ‘more highways’ template

'If we do indeed have an increase in population and we do indeed need to move those people around, the best way to do that is with a generous public transportation system,' says letter writer
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'Rarely more than 10 feet apart': Married truckers enjoy life on the road together

'Rarely more than 10 feet apart': Married truckers enjoy life on the road together

Holly and John Idington, who work for Skelton Truck Lines in East Gwillimbury, have a system for living happily in close quarters
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Big Brothers Big Sisters North Simcoe want to paint the town pink

Big Brothers Big Sisters North Simcoe want to paint the town pink

For Anti-Bullying Day next month , the agency is offering youth and and adult pink t-shirts emblazoned with the 'Be Kind' message.
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YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka wants your input on strategic plan

YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka wants your input on strategic plan

Strategic plan set to launch July 1, 2022 and will focus on community needs
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576 COVID-positive patients in Ontario ICU's

576 COVID-positive patients in Ontario ICU's

Saturday's report included 47 deaths, all from within the last month
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Writer dreams about a melding of the U.S. and Canada (5 photos)

Writer dreams about a melding of the U.S. and Canada (5 photos)

'Imagine the fallout,' author notes. 'The United States of North America.  Okay, we can work on a better name'
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Heavy snow expected beginning Saturday evening

Heavy snow expected beginning Saturday evening

Up to 10 cm of snow is expected by early Sunday morning
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Martyrs' Shrine moves forward with ‘story of relationships’ message as it readies to reopen

Martyrs' Shrine moves forward with ‘story of relationships’ message as it readies to reopen

Truth and reconciliation question during Midland council update prompts thoughtful response from Jesuit director; Shrine reopening May 7
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