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Town raises flag for Dutch Liberation Day

Town raises flag for Dutch Liberation Day

Dutch Liberation Day on May 5, celebrates the end of the Nazi occupation in the Netherlands during the Second World War
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Status quo to stay as road closure request from Village Inn denied

Status quo to stay as road closure request from Village Inn denied

Streets will close for Carrotfest, but not the entire month of August, as had been requested
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Helping Hand Food Bank recognizes volunteers in first-ever appreciation event (4 photos)

Helping Hand Food Bank recognizes volunteers in first-ever appreciation event (4 photos)

Helping Hand Food Bank holds inaugural volunteer appreciation event
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Laughing in the face of ‘Disaster’ at The South Simcoe Theatre (10 photos)

Laughing in the face of ‘Disaster’ at The South Simcoe Theatre (10 photos)

'Ridiculous fun' on stage in Cookstown is inspired response to two years of pandemic
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200 COVID patients in ICUs, 32 more deaths in latest update

200 COVID patients in ICUs, 32 more deaths in latest update

1,676 COVID-positive patients are currently hospitalized
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Horse-show season gallops back into area with local events

Horse-show season gallops back into area with local events

Georgian Bay Trillium Hunter Jumper Association marking 30th anniversary with shows in June and August, including stop at Essa Agriplex
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Bradford’s Dutch Treats business under new management

Bradford’s Dutch Treats business under new management

New owner Mardy Broks officially took ownership of Dutch Treats last weekend
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Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Meet the Ontario comedian who helped us survive the pandemic

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Meet the Ontario comedian who helped us survive the pandemic

Check out Episode 3 of 'Inside the Village,' a unique weekly podcast that explores the most compelling local stories from across our chain of community newsrooms
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County ends COVID-19 emergency declaration

County ends COVID-19 emergency declaration

'While the pandemic is not over, thankfully the emergency declaration is no longer required,' says warden
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