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Orillia powerlifter overcomes injury, shatters multiple records

Orillia powerlifter overcomes injury, shatters multiple records

Marie Wagner 'absolutely fell in love' with the sport rather late in life and now is heading to Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in New Zealand
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Trans Canada Trail being upgraded in Ramara Township

Trans Canada Trail being upgraded in Ramara Township

Township receives funding 'to improve the trail user experience and increase trail safety'
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Empower Simcoe CEO wins Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award

Empower Simcoe CEO wins Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award

Claudine Cousins 'humbled' upon winning national award from RBC
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TD launches scholarship program for Indigenous peoples

TD launches scholarship program for Indigenous peoples

Scholarship aims to increase Indigenous enrolment in post-secondary education
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Gala raises $50K for local YMCA youth services

Gala raises $50K for local YMCA youth services

Spotlight Gala's success allows organization to make 'life-changing experiences possible' for youth
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Health unit downgrades community COVID risk as cases decrease

Health unit downgrades community COVID risk as cases decrease

At least ten people from Simcoe County and Muskoka Region died last week after contracting COVID-19 and 47 COVID patients remain hospitalized
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'One of the world leaders': Province cashes in on sports betting

'One of the world leaders': Province cashes in on sports betting

'It was happening anyways; there were just no safeguards for people. The responsible gaming component is just a really important piece,' said Attorney General Doug Downey
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Local artist, author combine for 'whimsical' children's book

Local artist, author combine for 'whimsical' children's book

Colin McKim pens new children's book featuring Steph Dunn's watercolours in a poetic story where 'innocence clashes with experience'
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Climate crisis reshapes local pottery business (7 photos)

Climate crisis reshapes local pottery business (7 photos)

'Art reflects the time the artist is living in. The trends, fashion, technology — it’s all reflected in the art and makes what we do authentic,' said local potter Heather Kerslake
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ADOPT ME: Samuel would love to be by your side

ADOPT ME: Samuel would love to be by your side

This chatty tabby will be your shadow
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