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Innisfil Council contemplates fire department merger with BWG

Innisfil Council contemplates fire department merger with BWG

There’s a spark between the Town of Innisfil and Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury fire departments - but do they want to get married?
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Members can expect long wait times as CAA fields up to 500 calls per hour

Members can expect long wait times as CAA fields up to 500 calls per hour

Automobile association focused on high-priority calls, such as stranded motorists; At-home service not available
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<b>COVID-19:</b> Health Canada approves Pfizer antiviral treatment

COVID-19: Health Canada approves Pfizer antiviral treatment

Paxlovid uses a combination of drugs to prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from replicating once it has infected a patient
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Testing captures 8,521 new COVID cases in Ontario on Monday

Testing captures 8,521 new COVID cases in Ontario on Monday

8,292 recoveries and 22 deaths since yesterday's report
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Starting today, Simcoe County residents can request smaller garbage and recycling carts

Starting today, Simcoe County residents can request smaller garbage and recycling carts

Deliveries of new cart sizes are now expected to commence in March
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COVID vaccine clinics closed because of winter weather Monday

COVID vaccine clinics closed because of winter weather Monday

Appointments will have to be rebooked, but there are time slots available in the coming days: health unit
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SCDSB plans to hire more grad coaches for racialized, LGBTQ groups within 3 years

SCDSB plans to hire more grad coaches for racialized, LGBTQ groups within 3 years

Pilot project running at Innisfil and Bradford high schools saw two coaches for Black students hired at the public board in 2021
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<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> Cellular agriculture could be the future of farming, but dairy farmers need help

BEYOND LOCAL: Cellular agriculture could be the future of farming, but dairy farmers need help

These emerging technologies are part of the fourth agricultural revolution that aims to improve food security, sustainability and agricultural working conditions
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<b>OUTDOORS:</b> Is it time to re-think battle against invasive species?

OUTDOORS: Is it time to re-think battle against invasive species?

Is the time and money being spent on current control methods really the best way to tackle the issue, wonders outdoors columnist
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Weather closes all Simcoe County District schools

Weather closes all Simcoe County District schools

All schools and board office locations are closed; SCDSB says students can access remote learning through their virtual learning classroom
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