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Province revokes MZO for medical innovation project in Oro-Medonte

Province revokes MZO for medical innovation project in Oro-Medonte

'Based on the information received, further progress has not been demonstrated,' assistant deputy minister tells township council regarding Line 7 proposal
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Rovers grasp 'massive opportunity' with match against Toronto FC

Rovers grasp 'massive opportunity' with match against Toronto FC

'We’ve got to play the game, not the occasion,' says goalkeeper Rimi Olateunji ahead of Wednesday night's big game at BMO Field
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Sex-trade worker 'violently assaulted' at Barrie hotel: police

Sex-trade worker 'violently assaulted' at Barrie hotel: police

Shelburne-area man, 29, charged with aggravated assault and assault by choking; Barrie police believe there could be more victims
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City of Barrie, Emterra roll out first look at new garbage trucks

City of Barrie, Emterra roll out first look at new garbage trucks

'We will do our utmost to ensure that our services are delivered efficiently, safely and consistently every single day,' says company official ahead of May 1 changeover
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Simcoe-Muskoka health unit urges residents to get immunized

Simcoe-Muskoka health unit urges residents to get immunized

'Immunization prevents disease, saves lives and reduces health-care spending,' say local public health officials
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'Local treasure': Renowned artist Dave Beckett mourned

'Local treasure': Renowned artist Dave Beckett mourned

'Marchmont won’t be the same without you,' wrote one local artist who was also a mainstay on the popular Images Studio Tour
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Man facing numerous charges after van stolen on Codrington

Man facing numerous charges after van stolen on Codrington

Cannabis and pilfered tools located inside vehicle after being stopped Friday morning
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High school students to tackle global issues at model UN event

High school students to tackle global issues at model UN event

Participants in Tuesday's event will debate rare earth mineral mining, transnational organized crime and mental health
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LETTER: ONroute billboards 'not distracting at all'

LETTER: ONroute billboards 'not distracting at all'

'Passing them at normal highway speed one really doesn't notice them any more than any other billboard,' reader writes
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OUTDOORS: Suit up for sunny days — and blackflies

OUTDOORS: Suit up for sunny days — and blackflies

Outdoors columnist offers good news, bad news and tips to repel pesky fliers
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