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Sheepdogs, Death From Above 1979 headlining Kempenfest

Sheepdogs, Death From Above 1979 headlining Kempenfest

Other musical acts at summer festival include Tebey and Practically Hip; Tickets will go on sale June 7
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Local groups launching 2SLGBTQ+ Arts Jam

Local groups launching 2SLGBTQ+ Arts Jam

Gilbert Centre and safeword accepting applications for online arts residency and mentorship program called the 2SLGBTQ+ Arts Jam
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Orillia fire crews snuff out basement fire on High Street

Orillia fire crews snuff out basement fire on High Street

Fire was contained to basement and while cause is under investigation, Orillia fire official says the fire is not deemed suspicious
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Less is more 'a winning strategy' for PCs, says politics prof

Less is more 'a winning strategy' for PCs, says politics prof

'Send out ... press releases, but don’t let your candidates actually get in touch with citizens because they might say something that throws off the game'
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Zero new COVID deaths, 2 hospitalizations in Simcoe-Muskoka

Zero new COVID deaths, 2 hospitalizations in Simcoe-Muskoka

Starting Tuesday, health unit COVID updates will be posted once a week
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Local ridings show historically low turnout for Ontario vote

Local ridings show historically low turnout for Ontario vote

Across most of Simcoe County, voter turnout rates ranged from 39 to 46 per cent in Thursday's election
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Orillia OPP charge four with impaired driving in five days

Orillia OPP charge four with impaired driving in five days

Residents of Orillia, Severn, Barrie, Tay face charges, say Orillia OPP
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Suspects sought after vandalism, graffiti found at area park

Suspects sought after vandalism, graffiti found at area park

'Although tagging may be viewed as little more than an unsightly nuisance to some, it costs property owners and taxpayers dearly,' says OPP official
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County steps up to 'provide safety and security to those fleeing war'

County steps up to 'provide safety and security to those fleeing war'

Local Immigration Partnership held info sessions to discuss supports for Ukrainians who have arrived in Simcoe County
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One OPP officer nabs three stunt drivers in the same day

One OPP officer nabs three stunt drivers in the same day

All three drivers had licences suspended, vehicles impounded
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