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United Way Simcoe Muskoka offering free income tax clinics

United Way Simcoe Muskoka offering free income tax clinics

Service available to low-income households in region
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York Region building new road crossing over Hwy. 404

York Region building new road crossing over Hwy. 404

Construction begins this summer on road that will better connect Richmond Hill and Markham
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TVO union calls for public support ahead of possible strike

TVO union calls for public support ahead of possible strike

Union branch president says she fears province is starving TVO so it can shut it down
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Sampson 'happy the truth came out' after verdict frees him from jail

Sampson 'happy the truth came out' after verdict frees him from jail

After judge rules evidence was inconclusive amid conflicting testimony, lawyer says 'there's no doubt' police could have done more in their investigation
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Former fire-hall site on Vespra St. will be used to store boats

Former fire-hall site on Vespra St. will be used to store boats

City expects to earn $15,000 this year from the new program, as well as $30,000 next year and $30,400 in 2025
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West Nile virus found in birds in Oro-Medonte, Bracebridge

West Nile virus found in birds in Oro-Medonte, Bracebridge

No cases of virus in humans have been reported this year, health unit says
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Digital access can take fright out of courthouse visits: official

Digital access can take fright out of courthouse visits: official

'The addition of technology and digitization will give people more access,' says Tracy King from John Howard Society of Simcoe and Muskoka
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Ontario NDP leader lends support to Bradford’s striking library workers

Ontario NDP leader lends support to Bradford’s striking library workers

‘Somebody has to wake up, whether it’s the CEOs at Loblaws and Metro or the folks at city hall in communities like this,’ says Marit Stiles
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Sampson found not guilty in 2019 death of Orillia woman

Sampson found not guilty in 2019 death of Orillia woman

'The evidence has left this court with doubt,' says Superior Court Justice, referencing complicated medical issues behind woman's death
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Busby Centre sets $2.2M fundraising goal for building purchase

Busby Centre sets $2.2M fundraising goal for building purchase

'Ultimately, we don’t want to create more shelter space. We want to create more housing, but it’s going to take us some time to do that,' says official
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