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York Region to add 344 paramedic staff, millions to budget

York Region to add 344 paramedic staff, millions to budget

"I wonder how we can afford this," says Newmarket mayor as region plans to expand department over next decade to meet increasing demand
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Rotary unveils new fishing platform at Heritage Park

Rotary unveils new fishing platform at Heritage Park

Along with being more accessible to people with mobility issues, Rotarian says platform situated in prime fishing spot along shores of Kempenfelt Bay
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Full summer of live music coming to Innisfil Beach Park

Full summer of live music coming to Innisfil Beach Park

Starting June 21, Innisfil Beach Park will host weekly performances
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Bradford getting new Catholic elementary school

Bradford getting new Catholic elementary school

Board also announces approval to build school in Tottenham
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SIU investigating after reported assault in Orillia

SIU investigating after reported assault in Orillia

Orillia man, 35, accused of assaulting police during incident June 15
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County hands out grants for tourism innovation

County hands out grants for tourism innovation

Three $3,000 grants provided through Spark program
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Police turning to drones, video and social media to solve crimes

Police turning to drones, video and social media to solve crimes

Barrie Police Services Board expected to gain more insight this afternoon with presentation of 2021 annual report
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Barrie really is going to the birds!

Barrie really is going to the birds!

Barrie becomes 15th municipality in Canada to earn designation as bird-friendly city
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Familiar face returns as Barrie Christmas Cheer president

Familiar face returns as Barrie Christmas Cheer president

Stephane Quenneville was organization's president from 2015-16
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Partial closures along Trent-Severn Waterway begin Friday

Partial closures along Trent-Severn Waterway begin Friday

Watersheds have seen 'significant amounts of precipitation' over past 15 days
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