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Winter weather travel advisory in effect for early this morning

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for early this morning

These flurries are expected to rapidly weaken this morning as temperatures warm, Environment Canada says
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Garden commemorating pandemic's struggles, triumphs could sprout up at Sunnidale Park

Garden commemorating pandemic's struggles, triumphs could sprout up at Sunnidale Park

Gardens would be 'designed for quiet contemplation and stimulation of the senses and for meeting friends,' says Barrie Rotary Club member
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CPR, OPP join forces for railway safety initiative

CPR, OPP join forces for railway safety initiative

Nottawasaga OPP has responded to several calls from concerned citizens about people trespassing on the railway tracks
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Public school board seeks volunteers for accessibility advisory committee

Public school board seeks volunteers for accessibility advisory committee

People with disabilities and members of families of people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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Champlain Monument could return this summer, says Orillia mayor

Champlain Monument could return this summer, says Orillia mayor

Statue likely to return, but additional components still in the works; 'All the history needs to be included — the good, the bad and the ugly,' mayor says
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Police seize over 9,200 cannabis plants during bust in Tiny (4 photos)

Police seize over 9,200 cannabis plants during bust in Tiny (4 photos)

OPP also seized cannabis buds, clones and a loaded .22 calibre rifle, but no charges have been laid at this time
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Court adjourned: 'I was all dressed up and there was no place to go,' says lawyer

Court adjourned: 'I was all dressed up and there was no place to go,' says lawyer

Many Ontario Superior Court cases put on hold, provincial court to follow suit April 26
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Ferndale Woods student shines at county science fair

Ferndale Woods student shines at county science fair

Lucas Pallen's project — How Do Objects Affect Signal Strength —among highlights at Simcoe County Regional Science and Technology Fair
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Kids Help Phone launches strategy to support Black youth distressed by racism, discrimination

Kids Help Phone launches strategy to support Black youth distressed by racism, discrimination

Goal is to best support an increasing number of Black youth contacting Kids Help Phone after experiencing distress from racism and discrimination
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School board offering coding, robotics club for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

School board offering coding, robotics club for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Five-week program will focus on providing students with ASD an opportunity to engage in social interactions and build friendships through a shared interest
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