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Meet the 'Most Wanted' invaders of Lake Simcoe

Meet the 'Most Wanted' invaders of Lake Simcoe

A look at some of the top invaders that have made Lake Simcoe their home
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No injuries reported in minor marine collision near Narrows in Orillia

No injuries reported in minor marine collision near Narrows in Orillia

Sea Doo collided with pontoon boat Sunday; 'This collision should never happen if you are driving according to surroundings and conditions'
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No matter what you call today, head to the museum for the celebration

No matter what you call today, head to the museum for the celebration

Museum offers free barbecue and plenty of activities both inside and out
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'Music is my passion, it’s my life, it’s what I love to do'

'Music is my passion, it’s my life, it’s what I love to do'

Austin McCarthy is bringing his Montreal-based band to Collingwood for a six-show tour stop at the end of August
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Two new homes ready, says Habitat For Humanity South Georgian Bay

Two new homes ready, says Habitat For Humanity South Georgian Bay

Public invited to attend home dedication, tour the homes and meet the families who will be moving into them
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Distinctive aroma detonates memory like 'poignant land mine'

Distinctive aroma detonates memory like 'poignant land mine'

Pineappleweed's pungent aroma rekindles distant memories of simpler times for outdoors lover
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Mostly a mix of sun and cloud today.
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There's off the beaten path, then there's Labrador! (8 photos)

There's off the beaten path, then there's Labrador! (8 photos)

Eric Whitehead recounts his trek on the 1,200-kilometre Trans-Labrador Highway, the 'loneliest road in the world'
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Indie-rock band's debut album has been 15 years in the making

Indie-rock band's debut album has been 15 years in the making

Orillia singer/songwriter Sean Murray says Butterfly Tongue Revisited 'has been a project of perseverance' that features a lot of 'special' songs
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Steam show salutes agriculture's golden age of machines (16 photos)

Steam show salutes agriculture's golden age of machines (16 photos)

'We so appreciate your bringing all of this culture and heritage back to our community,' says mayor; Steam Show continues all weekend in Cookstown
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