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Four events you need to check out in South Simcoe this weekend

Four events you need to check out in South Simcoe this weekend

Several upcoming events to focus on building community and a greater understanding of each other, editor writes
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Bond Head author launches book about textile collecting

Bond Head author launches book about textile collecting

June Chambers signed copies of Material Pleasures: Reflections of a Textile Collector during event in Newton Robinson
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‘It’s amazing’: New BWG rec centre a hit with elated youth

‘It’s amazing’: New BWG rec centre a hit with elated youth

Councillors and town staff joined an eager crowd of kids for the grand opening of the BWG Youth Recreation Centre at the old Lions Park building at 226 Colborne St. on Wednesday afternoon
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Bradford fire department holding open house May 8

Bradford fire department holding open house May 8

Event is part of Emergency Preparedness Week
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Funding secured for Kempenfest on 'if needed' basis

Funding secured for Kempenfest on 'if needed' basis

'Kempenfest weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year, which results in millions of dollars being added to the local economy,' says Barrie councillor
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'Protect ourselves': Rise in temps means higher risk of tick bites

'Protect ourselves': Rise in temps means higher risk of tick bites

Symptoms of lyme disease include fever, headache, chills, muscle and joint pain, and fatigue
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Municipalities facing 'unmet need' amid 'growing social and economic consequences'

Municipalities facing 'unmet need' amid 'growing social and economic consequences'

NDP would 'build a new deal for every single municipality,' leader says as Ontario Small Urban Municipalities conference opens in Orillia
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OPP lay charges in suspicious person investigation in Alliston

OPP lay charges in suspicious person investigation in Alliston

Police say 39-year-old of no fixed address charged after man wields weapon following interaction with residents
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Legacy fund created to honour Alliston hospital's retiring CEO

Legacy fund created to honour Alliston hospital's retiring CEO

Donations to Jody J. Levac Legacy Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50K
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'Incredible for our community': Barrie Airshow ready for takeoff

'Incredible for our community': Barrie Airshow ready for takeoff

'This is an opportunity to recognize the strong ties that the military has in this region,' CFB Borden base commander says of June event
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