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BEYOND LOCAL: The 3D technology that could revolutionize the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee

BEYOND LOCAL: The 3D technology that could revolutionize the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee

Osteoarthritis of the knee is not only associated with aging. It can also be caused by different stresses on the cartilage, such as a knee injury or a strenuous job
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Casino Rama employees 'excited, anxious' to return to work

Casino Rama employees 'excited, anxious' to return to work

'We’ve got approximately 400 employees returning. The recall has been largely successful, and people are happy to be coming back,' says Gateway official
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As pandemic precautions drop off, concern rises for a resurgence of a child respiratory disease

As pandemic precautions drop off, concern rises for a resurgence of a child respiratory disease

RSV, also known as Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is an infection that appears to be rising in Australia, and more recently in the United States
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Fines issued in 2020 fatal Innisfil boating incident

Fines issued in 2020 fatal Innisfil boating incident

Transport Canada has fined an individual in the fatal boating incident from last summer on Lake Simcoe in Innisfil
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Five new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Five new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today

There are two new cases in Barrie, two in Bradford, and one in Innisfil
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COLUMN: Dating Game reboot marked by kiss of death

COLUMN: Dating Game reboot marked by kiss of death

Reboots of vintage television shows all the rage, but as Wendy suggests in this week's 'Everything King', some programs should rest in peace
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South Simcoe police issue fraud alert

South Simcoe police issue fraud alert

Warning issued after recent reports of frauds, police say
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Job seekers in the driver's seat during post-pandemic reality

Job seekers in the driver's seat during post-pandemic reality

'I think this is an unprecedented labour shortage that we’re seeing,' says employer/employee counsellor at Georgian College
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'It's upsetting:' Fierté Simcoe Pride will be low-key event this year

'It's upsetting:' Fierté Simcoe Pride will be low-key event this year

‘Pride is for everyone, not just certain groups,’ says new president, noting pandemic and board changes will mean few public events this year
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As numbers trend in 'right direction,' plans underway to close mass vaccination clinics

As numbers trend in 'right direction,' plans underway to close mass vaccination clinics

Vaccines will still be 'available (from) community pharmacies, health-care providers and other pop-up clinic opportunities that will continue after August,' says top doc
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