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CANADA: Renting out backyard swimming pools can be lucrative, but experts warn of risks

CANADA: Renting out backyard swimming pools can be lucrative, but experts warn of risks

But while renting out a private pool can be lucrative, experts say anyone considering it — either through Swimply or some other platform — should think long and hard before taking the plunge
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Metrolinx staff vaccination policy likely won't involve rapid testing: spokeswoman

Metrolinx staff vaccination policy likely won't involve rapid testing: spokeswoman

Final details of Metrolinx's policy, including consequences for unvaccinated workers and accommodations for those with medical exemptions, were still in the works at the time of the announcement
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Election 2021 is here — and young people are paying attention

Election 2021 is here — and young people are paying attention

Younger voters at this early stage are as interested in the campaign as those aged between 30 and 59, while those 60-plus are much more likely to be into it, according to polling from Abacus Data
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Three facing theft charges after local vehicles entered

Three facing theft charges after local vehicles entered

Three men in their 20s have been charged with trespassing and possession of property obtained by crime
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Family's fundraising campaign sees newest SaveStation placed at Horseshoe Resort

Family's fundraising campaign sees newest SaveStation placed at Horseshoe Resort

Boyle family's efforts also led to other life-saving devices being located at Baywood South Animal Hospital in Barrie and Midhurst pharmacy
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Crash snarling traffic in both directions on Bridge Street (Update: All cleared)

Crash snarling traffic in both directions on Bridge Street (Update: All cleared)

Traffic is backed up in both directions on Bridge Street
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Bradford boy takes home first place at U.S. Kids Golf tournament

Bradford boy takes home first place at U.S. Kids Golf tournament

Bradford's Carter Stephen placed first in the tournament in Niagara Falls earlier this month
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21 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Friday

21 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Friday

A Barrie man has died after contracting COVID-19, his is the first COVID-related death reported this month
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'We feel we belong here': Mom brings wooden toy store to downtown Newmarket

'We feel we belong here': Mom brings wooden toy store to downtown Newmarket

Timothy Street shop offers old-school, gender-neutral, non-toxic toys after year of online success
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Police seek public's assistance in locating stolen vehicle (3 photos)

Police seek public's assistance in locating stolen vehicle (3 photos)

The 2018, black, Toyota Camry was stolen from a driveway in the Reid Road and Miller Park Avenue area between the hours of 10 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 and the following morning of Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021
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