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Robinson running on 'passion, energy, determination, and heart'

Robinson running on 'passion, energy, determination, and heart'

Dani Robinson, who's running for public board trustee in Barrie Wards 7-10, says she wants to help students prepare for success
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Burning question: Should Bradford, Innisfil fire services merge?

Burning question: Should Bradford, Innisfil fire services merge?

'We’d look at how service levels need to improve, how we afford that, (and) how we put everything together to make sure we’re getting the best bang for our buck,' says Bradford councillor
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YMCA hosting Immigration Lunch and Learn event in Orillia

YMCA hosting Immigration Lunch and Learn event in Orillia

Free event on Sept. 13 will include panel discussion, networking
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OPP Chorus singing together again after pandemic hiatus

OPP Chorus singing together again after pandemic hiatus

Group rehearses at the Salvation Army in Barrie every Wednesday evening for two hours
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'This is a commuter town': Innisfil OKs transportation plan

'This is a commuter town': Innisfil OKs transportation plan

Revised plan includes looking ahead to future Highway 400-6th Line interchange and Highway 89 east-west link to bypass Cookstown
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What's in a riding name? Commission aims to find out

What's in a riding name? Commission aims to find out

'Is John Graves Simcoe a person we’re no longer honouring?' Simcoe North MP asks, noting now's the time to speak up about longtime federal riding names, boundary changes
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Victim identified in fatal Oro-Medonte motorcycle crash

Victim identified in fatal Oro-Medonte motorcycle crash

Deceased has been identified as Roman Sakac, 22, of Cookstown
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Be vigilant on roads as kids return to school: OPP

Be vigilant on roads as kids return to school: OPP

Provincial police say they will have heightened presence in school zones
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Large homes prompt bigger questions at Blue Mountains council

Large homes prompt bigger questions at Blue Mountains council

'We don’t need any more $1.5-million homes. Frankly, there are enough,' says councillor
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COLUMN: Some back-to-school lunch tips for picky eaters

COLUMN: Some back-to-school lunch tips for picky eaters

Involve kids with preparation to get them excited about the food in their lunches, Orillia dietitian advises
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