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Local activist who went to same school as George Floyd weighs in on 'soul destroying' riots
Local activist who went to same school as George Floyd weighs in on 'soul destroying' riots
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Mental health and COVID-19: Why it’s time to consider your hearing health and how to test it from home
Mental health and COVID-19: Why it’s time to consider your hearing health and how to test it from home

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Closing downtown streets to traffic not off the table, but unlikely
Closing downtown streets to traffic not off the table, but unlikely
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Two new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Severn Township today
Two new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Severn Township today
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<b>Adopt Me:</b> Duke has lots of energy
Adopt Me: Duke has lots of energy
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Guy uses magic marker to update his plate sticker, gets caught
Guy uses magic marker to update his plate sticker, gets caught
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'With profound sadness,' Coldwater Fall Fair cancelled for 2020
'With profound sadness,' Coldwater Fall Fair cancelled for 2020
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446 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ontario this morning
446 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ontario this morning
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Local entrepreneur 'excited' about opening new gelato shop, market
Local entrepreneur 'excited' about opening new gelato shop, market
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Anglican churches will remain closed to worship all summer
Anglican churches will remain closed to worship all summer
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<b>LETTER:</b> Government needs to step up to provide housing
LETTER: Government needs to step up to provide housing
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Mental health and COVID-19: Why it’s time to consider your hearing health and how to test it from home
Mental health and COVID-19: Why it’s time to consider your hearing health and how to test it from home
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Managing and reducing debt during the COVID-19 crisis
Managing and reducing debt during the COVID-19 crisis
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It could be time to include hearing health to your wellness checklist. Here’s why.
It could be time to include hearing health to your wellness checklist. Here’s why.
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Simcoe Region

Local Sports

Wins and titles are built by hard work, says passionate local coach
Wins and titles are built by hard work, says passionate local coach
Scheifele, Ekblad lead way on Barrie Colts all-time roster
Scheifele, Ekblad lead way on Barrie Colts all-time roster
Paddleboarding allows users to become stand-up participants
Paddleboarding allows users to become stand-up participants
Local cyclists get 'exciting news;' Hardwood is set to open Saturday
Local cyclists get 'exciting news;' Hardwood is set to open Saturday

Barrie

Local activist who went to same school as George Floyd weighs in on 'soul destroying' riots
Local activist who went to same school as George Floyd weighs in on 'soul destroying' riots
Looking to fill your pandemic social bubble? Here are some ideas!
Looking to fill your pandemic social bubble? Here are some ideas!
Patios Everywhere Program gets the green light from city council
Patios Everywhere Program gets the green light from city council
446 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ontario this morning
446 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ontario this morning

Midland

Foraging in the edible wild can be a life or death proposition. Beware!
Foraging in the edible wild can be a life or death proposition. Beware!
Local communities bracing for impact from high water levels
Local communities bracing for impact from high water levels
Rural communities are being heard, local politician says
Rural communities are being heard, local politician says
Bursaries available for women going into trades
Bursaries available for women going into trades

Bradford

Local activist who went to same school as George Floyd weighs in on 'soul destroying' riots
Local activist who went to same school as George Floyd weighs in on 'soul destroying' riots
Four new COVID-19 cases in Simcoe County today
Four new COVID-19 cases in Simcoe County today
Burn permit applications now available online
Burn permit applications now available online
446 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ontario this morning
446 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ontario this morning

Local Sports

Wins and titles are built by hard work, says passionate local coach
Wins and titles are built by hard work, says passionate local coach
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Scheifele, Ekblad lead way on Barrie Colts all-time roster
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Paddleboarding allows users to become stand-up participants
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Local cyclists get 'exciting news;' Hardwood is set to open Saturday
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Barrie

Local activist who went to same school as George Floyd weighs in on 'soul destroying' riots
Local activist who went to same school as George Floyd weighs in on 'soul destroying' riots
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Looking to fill your pandemic social bubble? Here are some ideas!
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Patios Everywhere Program gets the green light from city council
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446 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ontario this morning
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Midland

Foraging in the edible wild can be a life or death proposition. Beware!
Foraging in the edible wild can be a life or death proposition. Beware!
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Local communities bracing for impact from high water levels
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Rural communities are being heard, local politician says
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Bursaries available for women going into trades
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Bradford

Local activist who went to same school as George Floyd weighs in on 'soul destroying' riots
Local activist who went to same school as George Floyd weighs in on 'soul destroying' riots
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Four new COVID-19 cases in Simcoe County today
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Burn permit applications now available online
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446 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ontario this morning
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World outrage grows at Floyd's death; EU 'shocked, appalled'
World outrage grows at Floyd's death; EU 'shocked, appalled'
Astronauts ring opening bell for Nasdaq from space station
Astronauts ring opening bell for Nasdaq from space station
With Italy at risk, Europe Central Bank could boost stimulus
With Italy at risk, Europe Central Bank could boost stimulus
High-speed Spanish passenger train hits car on track; 2 dead
High-speed Spanish passenger train hits car on track; 2 dead

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Canada

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Feds continue to add to COVID-19 supply stores to meet future demand
Feds continue to add to COVID-19 supply stores to meet future demand
As U.S. boils over, Trudeau says systemic racism in Canada must be addressed
As U.S. boils over, Trudeau says systemic racism in Canada must be addressed
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
Israeli, Chinese policies 'concern' Canada, undermine freedom, says Trudeau
Israeli, Chinese policies 'concern' Canada, undermine freedom, says Trudeau

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Beyond Local

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<b>LIVE:</b> Premier Doug Ford expected to extend state of emergency today
LIVE: Premier Doug Ford expected to extend state of emergency today
LUNCH BREAK: A traveller shares his northern journeys
LUNCH BREAK: A traveller shares his northern journeys
<b>LIVE:</b> Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update
LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update
<b>VIDEO: </b> Student choir goes virtual to debut song amid COVID-19 shutdown
VIDEO: Student choir goes virtual to debut song amid COVID-19 shutdown

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World News

World outrage grows at Floyd's death; EU 'shocked, appalled'
World outrage grows at Floyd's death; EU 'shocked, appalled'
Astronauts ring opening bell for Nasdaq from space station
With Italy at risk, Europe Central Bank could boost stimulus
High-speed Spanish passenger train hits car on track; 2 dead

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Canada

Feds continue to add to COVID-19 supply stores to meet future demand
Feds continue to add to COVID-19 supply stores to meet future demand
As U.S. boils over, Trudeau says systemic racism in Canada must be addressed
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
Israeli, Chinese policies 'concern' Canada, undermine freedom, says Trudeau

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Ontario

<b>LIVE:</b> Premier Doug Ford expected to extend state of emergency today
LIVE: Premier Doug Ford expected to extend state of emergency today
LUNCH BREAK: A traveller shares his northern journeys
LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update
VIDEO: Student choir goes virtual to debut song amid COVID-19 shutdown

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