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OPP, TSB investigating pair of minor plane crashes in Orillia area

OPP, TSB investigating pair of minor plane crashes in Orillia area

'The airplane did flip over and it was upside down in the lake. The occupants were able to get out and to shore with no injuries,' fire chief says of Ramara crash
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RVH, RBC team up to go the distance for child and youth mental health

RVH, RBC team up to go the distance for child and youth mental health

Simcoe Muskoka region one of 17 around the world chosen to host RBC Race for the Kids the weekend of Oct. 16-17
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Health unit offering more vaccination clinics this week

Health unit offering more vaccination clinics this week

Health officials also working with region's community partners to host one-time pop-up vaccination clinics which do not require appointment
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Ontario reports 526 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 526 new COVID cases Monday

Today's update noted 321 recoveries and zero deaths
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No one injured after plane strikes canoe on Six Mile Lake

No one injured after plane strikes canoe on Six Mile Lake

Police say the couple in the canoe jumped to safety before the plane landed; the investigation is ongoing
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Green Party, NDP expected to announce candidates soon in Simcoe North

Green Party, NDP expected to announce candidates soon in Simcoe North

'This is a special time where there are better opportunities than there have been in the past,' says former federal Green Party candidate
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Baycats extend win streak to four games with victories in Kitchener

Baycats extend win streak to four games with victories in Kitchener

Barrie takes both games in Sunday doubleheader against Panthers; Baycats return to action Wednesday night in Toroto
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WATCH: Premier Doug Ford provides virtual address at Ontario municipalities conference

WATCH: Premier Doug Ford provides virtual address at Ontario municipalities conference

Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here
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The Freaky Wizard hopes to charm Barrie with good, clean fun

The Freaky Wizard hopes to charm Barrie with good, clean fun

Board games have never been more popular than they are right now, says co-owner of new board game café and shop
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OUTDOORS: Forecast calls for mostly pessimism with a few drops of optimism

OUTDOORS: Forecast calls for mostly pessimism with a few drops of optimism

Weather forecasters have a tendency to accentuate the mundane or embellish the boring until it becomes quite exciting, laments columnist
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