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Community rallies to support Ramara couple following house fire

Community rallies to support Ramara couple following house fire

House was a 'total loss,' said Ramara Township fire chief; couple did not have insurance and are now facing an uncertain future days after mortgage was paid off
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Knife 'violently displayed' during Bayfield St. robbery: police

Knife 'violently displayed' during Bayfield St. robbery: police

Police say male suspect made a 'serious threat' to the store's loss prevention officer before leaving the store
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Georgian student makes history, receives RN prescribing credential

Georgian student makes history, receives RN prescribing credential

'RN prescribing represents a forward leap in nursing practice, empowering RNs with the knowledge, skill and judgment to assess, diagnose and treat' patients
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Pilot project aims to provide 'seamless' city transit use to Ontario Northland passengers

Pilot project aims to provide 'seamless' city transit use to Ontario Northland passengers

'After discussions ... it was clear that permitting them to use a location near Orillia’s terminal would enable both parties to better serve the community,' said city official
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Vandal uses chainsaw to cut down township's first speed camera

Vandal uses chainsaw to cut down township's first speed camera

Official says it's 'really unfortunate' someone would go to such lengths
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Local volunteer wins almost $29K in Soldiers' 50/50 draw

Local volunteer wins almost $29K in Soldiers' 50/50 draw

Heather Breckles plans to pay some bills and continue supporting OSMH with winnings
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Forester details Simcoe County Forest success story at meeting

Forester details Simcoe County Forest success story at meeting

Graeme Davis discussed 'growth and renewal' of largest municipal forest in Ontario
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LETTER: Residents should petition against flyer 'trash'

LETTER: Residents should petition against flyer 'trash'

Letter writer also urges city council to address issue of unwanted flyers
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LETTER: OSMH board using 'theatre of fear' to justify change

LETTER: OSMH board using 'theatre of fear' to justify change

'Without the corporate membership bylaw remaining intact, the greater risk is a rogue leadership doing whatever it pleases,' says former board member
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Snow squalls expected to develop this afternoon: Environment Canada

Snow squalls expected to develop this afternoon: Environment Canada

Snowfall accumulations of 20 to 40 cm are possible, Environment Canada says
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