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BEYOND LOCAL: Bigger boats, more nets, people arrive for new orca rescue attempt

BEYOND LOCAL: Bigger boats, more nets, people arrive for new orca rescue attempt

The female calf has been stranded alone for nearly a month in Zeballos, B.C since its pregnant mother died after becoming trapped on a beach at low tide
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How this farm's fertilizer helps enrich gardens, equestrian teams

How this farm's fertilizer helps enrich gardens, equestrian teams

Fundraiser runs Saturday at Foxwood Farm; proceeds benefit members of the junior and silver show squads
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As season starts up, OPP reminds boaters to check safety equipment

As season starts up, OPP reminds boaters to check safety equipment

Police also recommend reading Safe Boating Guide on the Transport Canada website
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Province called 'disrespectful' in corrections facility cost battle

Province called 'disrespectful' in corrections facility cost battle

On hook for Central North Correctional Centre costs of $2 million, snubbed Penetanguishene council looks to ‘ramp up the noise’ with support from other facilities
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Police cleared by SIU in Collingwood woman's death

Police cleared by SIU in Collingwood woman's death

Special Investigations Unit finds no reason to charge police after local woman's self-inflicted death on Dec. 22, 2023
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Province celebrates funding to help youth protect Lake Simcoe

Province celebrates funding to help youth protect Lake Simcoe

Government has provided $289K over past three years; 'I'm confident that these students will grow up to be great stewards of Lake Simcoe,' says environment minister
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Truck takes 'drive thru' term literally, strikes wall at area car wash

Truck takes 'drive thru' term literally, strikes wall at area car wash

Police investigating after damage done to 24-hour car wash in Newmarket, when a truck went through the back wall
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COLUMN: Help or hindrance? Some inventions should go away

COLUMN: Help or hindrance? Some inventions should go away

In this week's Everything King, Wendy wishes she could reverse some of society's advancements, but for now you can find her in the produce aisle trying to open one of those bags
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E-bike crash leads to impaired charge for local teen

E-bike crash leads to impaired charge for local teen

Incident occurred Thursday evening in Midland rec centre parking lot
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'Fun and friendships': Try ringette in Newmarket on Sunday

'Fun and friendships': Try ringette in Newmarket on Sunday

The Come Try Ringette event is on April 21 at the Magna Centre at 2:15 p.m. for boys and girls ages four and older
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