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Simcoe-Muskoka youth can book second vaccine dose sooner

Simcoe-Muskoka youth can book second vaccine dose sooner

Starting Saturday, youth living in the region can rebook their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine for a closer date
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Human remains found in remote area identified as missing Midland man

Human remains found in remote area identified as missing Midland man

Paul Yelland was last seen near Watabeag Lake in October 2017
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Delays to blame for county loss of $2M grant for waste facility

Delays to blame for county loss of $2M grant for waste facility

Environmental Resource Recovery Centre project was first proposed by the County of Simcoe in 2010
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Ontario reports 256 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 256 new COVID cases Friday

Today's update includes 293 recoveries, zero new hospitalizations, and two deaths. 
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Proper safety equipment could earn you an OPP thumbs-up

Proper safety equipment could earn you an OPP thumbs-up

Officers will be seen giving thumbs-up to boaters/paddlers, off-roaders, motorcyclists and others they see taking proper safety measures
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Local restaurants excited for Step 2 of reopening, eager for Step 3

Local restaurants excited for Step 2 of reopening, eager for Step 3

'It’s been really refreshing to see everybody back and everyone is really happy to be back,' says restaurant owner
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Focus on the good
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Political parties must address Indigenous issues during federal election, say AFN candidates

Political parties must address Indigenous issues during federal election, say AFN candidates

New national chief will be taking office on what is anticipated as the cusp of a fall federal election
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Simcoe County councillors pushing for 2% tax increase in 2022

Simcoe County councillors pushing for 2% tax increase in 2022

‘I don’t believe we’re going to see the levels of support we’ve seen from the provincial and federal government anytime soon,’ says deputy warden
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Bracebridge OPP lay four impaired charges within three hours

Bracebridge OPP lay four impaired charges within three hours

In once case, police say a person on a mobility scooter fled
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