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County's curbside textiles collection program returning

County's curbside textiles collection program returning

Two-week program runs June 7-18; Bags must be sealed and weigh less than 20 kgs, and items must be clean, dry and odour-free
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COLUMN: Reflecting on the one-year anniversary of my column

COLUMN: Reflecting on the one-year anniversary of my column

Cynthia Breadner celebrates the one-year anniversary of her column
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Here's why we're having 'an overdose of pollen' in the area

Here's why we're having 'an overdose of pollen' in the area

A warmer spring, less frost than usual, and a 'drought like' May have all contributed, says senior climatologist
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'Nonna Mia' feeds her soul, cooks up a social media storm

'Nonna Mia' feeds her soul, cooks up a social media storm

'I never thought this would happen. I’m famous now!' quips 82-year-old Italian grandmother who started making videos to stay in touch with her grandkids
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Health unit reports 88 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Health unit reports 88 new COVID cases in region since Friday

More than 50% of Simcoe-Muskoka residents have received first dose of vaccine
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Attendance area review underway for Bradford schools

Attendance area review underway for Bradford schools

Goals of attendance review include minimizing busing, reducing accommodation pressures and maximizing French Immersion offerings
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37-year-old man charged with impaired after traffic complaint

37-year-old man charged with impaired after traffic complaint

The driver was also charged with mischief and flight from police
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Bradford Bypass Q&A with Minister Mulroney

Bradford Bypass Q&A with Minister Mulroney

A Q&A with Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney about the Bradford Bypass project
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Memorial created at Spirit Catcher to honour lives lost in residential schools

Memorial created at Spirit Catcher to honour lives lost in residential schools

'We’ve been talking about this for years; some people are now just listening,' says Barrie Native Friendship Centre official
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Ontario reports 916 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 916 new COVID cases Monday

The cumulative average incidence rate in the province is 3,575.4 cases per 100,000 people in Ontario
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