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CANADA: Estimate puts hurricane Fiona insured damages at $660 million

CANADA: Estimate puts hurricane Fiona insured damages at $660 million

An initial estimate by Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. suggests hurricane Fiona caused $660 million in insured damage.
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Dracup Insurance celebrates grand opening in Bradford

Dracup Insurance celebrates grand opening in Bradford

Last week, Dracup Insurance Brokers Ltd. celebrated its official grand opening in Bradford with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony
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BEHIND THE SCENES: 'They were heroes in life, not just in death'

BEHIND THE SCENES: 'They were heroes in life, not just in death'

Village Media journalist Nikki Cole talks about covering the funeral service for Morgan Russell and Devon Northrup, two South Simcoe police officers gunned down in the line of duty
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Magna donates $2.5M to Southlake Foundation's cancer campaign

Magna donates $2.5M to Southlake Foundation's cancer campaign

The $20-million Here is Where Cancer Meets its Match Campaign aims expand capacity, improve wait times and upgrade technology at the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre
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South Simcoe police acting chief thanks community for support

South Simcoe police acting chief thanks community for support

'Words will never be enough to communicate our appreciation and gratitude,' says John Van Dyke
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Toromont breaks ground in Bradford West Gwillimbury

Toromont breaks ground in Bradford West Gwillimbury

The 137,000 sq. ft. facility is set to open in early 2024
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The Elden looking for vendors for Holiday Market

The Elden looking for vendors for Holiday Market

Market taking place Nov. 27
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Local historian delights audience at historical society talk

Local historian delights audience at historical society talk

Donna Wice provided interactive presentation on area's history
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COLUMN: Police funeral a day I’ll never forget

COLUMN: Police funeral a day I’ll never forget

'I have covered tragic news stories before, but nothing of this magnitude' says area reporter
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Massive funeral for slain officers goes smoothly: police

Massive funeral for slain officers goes smoothly: police

'The day started off with the wet snow and the possibility of rain and then the sun shone through. Maybe that was a sign that somebody was looking down from above,' says Barrie police official
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