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BEYOND LOCAL: Words matter when talking about COVID-19

BEYOND LOCAL: Words matter when talking about COVID-19

According to a British language consultant, the pandemic has fostered more than 1,000 new words
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County school board lends support to ‘period poverty’ fight

County school board lends support to ‘period poverty’ fight

Simcoe County Catholic school board recently sent a letter in support of Toronto Youth Cabinet’s efforts to press the province to fund menstrual products in Ontario schools
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Tips from a Master Gardener: Don't cut your grass too short this summer

Tips from a Master Gardener: Don't cut your grass too short this summer

This month's garden chores include some pest control, weeding, and lots of watering
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Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Do something kind today
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BEYOND LOCAL: What is endometriosis? Patients turn to social media for information and support

BEYOND LOCAL: What is endometriosis? Patients turn to social media for information and support

Endometriosis awareness has skyrocketed over the last decade thanks to social media use, and this brings both new resources and challenges for those living with the disease
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‘Heart-centred approach’ needed to move First Nations forward, says candidate for national chief

‘Heart-centred approach’ needed to move First Nations forward, says candidate for national chief

RoseAnne Archibald is one of seven people running for Assembly of First Nations national chief
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Town lights up the night for Canada Day with fireworks show (15 photos)

Town lights up the night for Canada Day with fireworks show (15 photos)

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Lake Simcoe's 'secret weapon' encourages people to donate

Lake Simcoe's 'secret weapon' encourages people to donate

Wells has offered to match donations up to $5,000 this summer
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Walk-ins welcome at July 6 Indigenous Community COVID-19 vaccination clinic

Walk-ins welcome at July 6 Indigenous Community COVID-19 vaccination clinic

Clinic to run from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Rotary Place in Orillia
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Horse racing season kicks off at Georgian Downs tomorrow night

Horse racing season kicks off at Georgian Downs tomorrow night

Fans can download a program and watch the live steam on the Georgian Downs website
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