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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Is decorum dead in the House of Commons?

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Is decorum dead in the House of Commons?

This week on the podcast: Northern Ontario MP Anthony Rota — known as Mr. Speaker on Parliament Hill — explains what it's really like to be democracy's version of a home-plate umpire
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Conservation authority warns of possible flooding in low-lying areas

Conservation authority warns of possible flooding in low-lying areas

Water levels expected to rise with more rain forecast heading into the weekend
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'Happy dog': Sick, abandoned puppy gets 'new leash on life'

'Happy dog': Sick, abandoned puppy gets 'new leash on life'

'Hurley has an adoption lined up and will be leaving his foster home soon to join his new family,' says Outrun Animal Rehabilitation Center official
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Ice cream lovers can help SickKids during DQ's Miracle Treat Day

Ice cream lovers can help SickKids during DQ's Miracle Treat Day

On Aug. 10, net proceeds from every Blizzard sold will help SickKids Hospital, positively impacting children’s health-care treatment
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Sports reps push for 'long overdue' multi-use facility in Collingwood

Sports reps push for 'long overdue' multi-use facility in Collingwood

Committee split over staff suggestion to pair up with The Blue Mountains for regional rec centre feasibility study
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Assaults with weapons, robberies escalating in region: police

Assaults with weapons, robberies escalating in region: police

South Simcoe Police Services Board also hears about 'astounding' number of people speeding, including one person who was caught speeding 17 times in June
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County offices open as cooling centres across region

County offices open as cooling centres across region

Social and community services offices available for temporary relief from heat; Barrie location at 136 Bayfield St., on third and fourth floors
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Georgian College banking on BMO support for fundraisers

Georgian College banking on BMO support for fundraisers

Company returns as presenting sponsor for gala, golf classic
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'Beacon of light:' Community, school mourn mom, daughter after ATV crash

'Beacon of light:' Community, school mourn mom, daughter after ATV crash

Whitchurch-Stouffville friends, Royal St. George's College community remember mom, teacher Michelle Bader, who died with daughter Heidi in cottage country accident Sunday
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Road, sidewalk closures starting soon on Simcoe Rd. in Bradford

Road, sidewalk closures starting soon on Simcoe Rd. in Bradford

Closures will allow for site work at future home of affordable housing hub
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