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Saluting Robbie Burns, Scotland's National Bard

Saluting Robbie Burns, Scotland's National Bard

Scots and would-be Scots will be celebrating the birthday of Robbie Burns
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Town of BWG launches Equity and Inclusiveness Review

Town of BWG launches Equity and Inclusiveness Review

The Town of BWG has hired a consulting group to conduct a review following a ruling of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario issued in November after a complaint was filed by two individuals who were banned from the BWG Leisure Centre
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Two-day targeted traffic enforcement initiative nets more than two dozen charges

Two-day targeted traffic enforcement initiative nets more than two dozen charges

South Simcoe Police say most of the charges were for speeding
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Storm overwhelmed Innisfil pumping station on Line 6, flooding basements with sewage

Storm overwhelmed Innisfil pumping station on Line 6, flooding basements with sewage

'At least we got a lot of answers today,' said resident
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Conservation group seeks $150K from city to build 'premier' nature centre

Conservation group seeks $150K from city to build 'premier' nature centre

'Disconnection' between children and nature has resulted in increased rates of mental-health issues, anxiety and childhood obesity
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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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