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More than 68 per cent of Ontario COVID-19 cases now recovered

More than 68 per cent of Ontario COVID-19 cases now recovered

Ontario Public Health has also reported nearly seven per cent of Ontario's COVID-19 cases have ended in death
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Hawkestone man carves out uplifting message (8 photos)

Hawkestone man carves out uplifting message (8 photos)

Larry Whitehead has been creating large, wooden signs to encourage people; 'We’re all going through it and we’re all going to get through it'
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Out-of-the-(breakfast)-box idea supports families in need for Mother’s Day

Out-of-the-(breakfast)-box idea supports families in need for Mother’s Day

Barrie Families Unite Facebook group partners with business owners to sponsor breakfast boxes while challenging community to participate
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Debut album from B. Knox 'all about finding new ways to reach an audience'

Debut album from B. Knox 'all about finding new ways to reach an audience'

Barrie musician recently released Heartbreak & Landscape and is already looking forward to getting into the studio again
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Embrace the moment
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'Captain Mac' was a character straight out of central casting

'Captain Mac' was a character straight out of central casting

He looked as if he were continually puckered for a kiss or ready to whistle Yankee Doodle, author recalls
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Lights turned off at Foxx Lounge 'until the time is right'

Lights turned off at Foxx Lounge 'until the time is right'

'It's like Cheers for the punk community. This is a scene I've always loved being in,' says booker
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Oro-Medonte man killed in Georgian Bay plane crash

Oro-Medonte man killed in Georgian Bay plane crash

'It's just an unfortunate incident,' said OPP official of ultralight plane crash that happened in Victoria Harbour area
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Dive into local heritage, culture during Museum Month

Dive into local heritage, culture during Museum Month

Simcoe County Museum joining others to engage audiences online through #MuseumFromHome experience
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Federal procurement shifts to made-in-Canada solutions for PPE

Federal procurement shifts to made-in-Canada solutions for PPE

Local companies Redline Brewhouse, Molded Precision Components and Georgian College students have all jumped on board to modify their operations to make PPE for local front-line workers
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