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Zero new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Zero new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Despite today's report, the medical officer of health for the region says local COVID-19 infections are on an 'upward trajectory'
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County plans controlled burn in Essa to restore warbler habitat

County plans controlled burn in Essa to restore warbler habitat

Burn expected to occur on Line 9 between mid-September and the end of October
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New pilot program for businesses ready to take off in city parks

New pilot program for businesses ready to take off in city parks

Business in the Park will see local commercial operators permitted to use downtown's Meridian Place or Kiwanis Pavilion at Southshore Park
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City of Orillia closes deal with Hydro One

City of Orillia closes deal with Hydro One

Deal official as of Tuesday; 'We are thrilled to become a part of Orillia and to continue energizing life in the community for years to come,' says Hydro One president
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Ontario confirms 133 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 133 new COVID cases today

The province has now processed more than 3-million COVID-19 tests since January
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Library's Painswick branch closed today

Library's Painswick branch closed today

South-end branch closed due to electrical maintenance work
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Innisfil's ward boundaries won't be reviewed until after 2022 municipal election

Innisfil's ward boundaries won't be reviewed until after 2022 municipal election

Town’s ward boundaries last updated in 2009; 'Staff ... anticipating certain ward populations to change significantly between 2022 and 2025'
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Barrie police trying to identify suspects who used stolen credit card

Barrie police trying to identify suspects who used stolen credit card

Credit card was used at the Circle K store located at 151 Wellington St.
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Merchant mariners' event locked out by SS Keewatin owners

Merchant mariners' event locked out by SS Keewatin owners

'There are thousands of individuals in the community that see the Keewatin as an essential historical element of this community,' says legion member
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Historic marijuana grow-op at old Barrie brewery site back under the spotlight

Historic marijuana grow-op at old Barrie brewery site back under the spotlight

Crown wants Court of Appeal to stop former Molson property owners from asking for $16.5M in compensation for 'maliciously' trying to take its property
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