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New program bringing high-speed Internet access to Holland Marsh

New program bringing high-speed Internet access to Holland Marsh

'For years, reliable access to high-speed internet has been a top issue in York-Simcoe,' says MPP
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Simcoe-Muskoka catching up on vaccinations as more supply becomes available

Simcoe-Muskoka catching up on vaccinations as more supply becomes available

'The reason why we are delayed is because we’ve had a low incidence of COVID-19 on the whole for our district throughout the pandemic,' says Gardner
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As pandemic precautions drop off, concern rises for resurgence of child respiratory disease

As pandemic precautions drop off, concern rises for resurgence of child respiratory disease

RSV, also known as respiratory syncytial virus, is an infection that appears to be rising in Australia, and more recently in the U.S.
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Five new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Five new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today

There are two new cases in Barrie, two in Bradford, and one in Innisfil
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Casino Rama employees 'excited, anxious' to return to work

Casino Rama employees 'excited, anxious' to return to work

'We’ve got approximately 400 employees returning. The recall has been largely successful, and people are happy to be coming back,' says Gateway official
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Fines issued in last year's fatal boating incident on Lake Simcoe

Fines issued in last year's fatal boating incident on Lake Simcoe

Transport Canada says group of friends had seen the boat tours advertised online and hired the individual for a private tour of the lake
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Retired Midland teacher faces hearing for alleged misconduct

Retired Midland teacher faces hearing for alleged misconduct

Kevin Morphet is accused of sexual, verbal and psychological abuse while teaching at the former Midland Secondary School
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Job seekers in the driver's seat during post-pandemic employment market

Job seekers in the driver's seat during post-pandemic employment market

'I think this is an unprecedented labour shortage that we’re seeing,' says employer/employee counsellor at Georgian College
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Child airlifted to hospital after being struck by vehicle in Midland

Child airlifted to hospital after being struck by vehicle in Midland

Cause of the collision that occurred at car wash remains under investigation
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Colts trot out new staff with familiar face back as head coach, GM

Colts trot out new staff with familiar face back as head coach, GM

Marty Williamson started his OHL coaching career when he became head coach of the Barrie Colts for the 2004-05 season
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