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COLUMN: Dating Game reboot marked by kiss of death

COLUMN: Dating Game reboot marked by kiss of death

Reboots of vintage television shows all the rage, but as our columnist concludes, some programs should simply rest in peace
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Health-care workers protest over wages, supports outside RVH

Health-care workers protest over wages, supports outside RVH

Union steward says workers taking pay cut after working through pandemic; Premier Ford 'calls us heroes, but treats us like zeroes'
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City selects FRAM for waterfront redevelopment project

City selects FRAM for waterfront redevelopment project

'We look forward to ... developing the site in a manner that will revitalize a former brownfield into a vibrant part of the downtown waterfront community'
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Six new COVID cases in the region today; none in Orillia

Six new COVID cases in the region today; none in Orillia

There are two people from Simcoe-Muskoka hospitalized with COVID-19-related illnesses, says the health unit in its daily update
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Orillia cannabis stores rake in $2.3 million in just three months

Orillia cannabis stores rake in $2.3 million in just three months

Orillia ranks 26th among 160 Ontario cities based on retail sales and ranks 18th per capita, according to data from the Ontario Cannabis Store
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Teen gets help to rebuild prized police collection post-tornado (12 photos)

Teen gets help to rebuild prized police collection post-tornado (12 photos)

'I am so grateful and happy to receive such kind gifts from so many officers. I never expected anything like this,' says Adam Hunwicks
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Gamblers 'excited' to be able to return to Casino Rama (8 photos)

Gamblers 'excited' to be able to return to Casino Rama (8 photos)

'I missed not coming here. For me, it’s an escape, it’s something to do that is fun,' says regular visitor to Casino Rama
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Ontario reports more than 200 new cases of COVID-19 for the first time in weeks

Ontario reports more than 200 new cases of COVID-19 for the first time in weeks

Public Health Ontario reports 218 cases, 169 recoveries and three deaths for July 29
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Blue-green algae found in Port Severn's Little Lake

Blooms may make the water look bluish-green, or like green pea soup or turquoise paint
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Misinformation on COVID-19 vaccines alive and well: professor

Misinformation on COVID-19 vaccines alive and well: professor

University of Waterloo professor Kelly Grindrod said a single news headline can make all the difference
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