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Tiny Good Samaritans turn in wallet found in schoolyard

Tiny Good Samaritans turn in wallet found in schoolyard

The wallet contains cash, gift cards
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Barrie man caught towing a stolen trailer, police allege

Barrie man caught towing a stolen trailer, police allege

Police report that the Barrie man was in possession of suspected cocaine as well
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Thrift shopper makes explosive find at Newmarket's Value Village

Thrift shopper makes explosive find at Newmarket's Value Village

It was a case of mistaken identity for the .22 calibre gunpowder cartridges
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Anonymous donor provides $100K toward paramedic mental health

Anonymous donor provides $100K toward paramedic mental health

Money will be placed in a reserve fund while team of county staff investigate most efficient use of money over time; $10K earmarked for use in 2020
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Conservation authority preps for tree-planting season, and you can still get on the list

Conservation authority preps for tree-planting season, and you can still get on the list

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority runs an annual tree-planting program offering grants to landowners wishing to add trees to their property
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ETFO says province should invest in public education, not child care during strike action

ETFO says province should invest in public education, not child care during strike action

ETFO reports this is the first time in over 20 years that all four education unions have moved into a legal strike position
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Bradford Board of Trade hosting Re-Con Forum next week to discuss growth in BWG

Bradford Board of Trade hosting Re-Con Forum next week to discuss growth in BWG

The ticketed event will feature guest speakers to discuss the growth in BWG
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BEYOND LOCAL: Killing off Queen Bee Syndrome stereotypes is essential to workplace gender equality, expert says

BEYOND LOCAL: Killing off Queen Bee Syndrome stereotypes is essential to workplace gender equality, expert says

The Queen Bee myth has more to do with how companies are structured than it does with women actually undermining one another at work.
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Harmonizing sports and music

Harmonizing sports and music

A commitment to sports, a passion for music guided Grace Elliott's volunteering
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Snow squalls expected today: Environment Canada

Snow squalls expected today: Environment Canada

Blowing snow will also accompany the snow squalls at times
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