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Fore! Golfers 'anxious' for an early spring start to season

Fore! Golfers 'anxious' for an early spring start to season

'We have a good bunch of golfers who have been locked in the house for months now, so people are happy to get out,' says local golf course owner
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Mariposa House Hospice holding 'A-May-Zing' fundraiser

Mariposa House Hospice holding 'A-May-Zing' fundraiser

Virtual event will include live entertainment as well as three-course dinner guided by local chef; 'It's something wonderful to look forward to,' says organizer
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Online student competition aims to find solutions to climate change

Online student competition aims to find solutions to climate change

ClimateScience Olympiad provides participants the opportunity to showcase their creative abilities, while developing critical thinking skills
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Local labour council offering grants for area post-secondary students

Local labour council offering grants for area post-secondary students

'We want to be able to help lighten the load on working families and young people,' says official from North Simcoe Muskoka & District Labour Council
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10 new COVID cases reported today at Simcoe County schools

10 new COVID cases reported today at Simcoe County schools

There are no new cases at Orilllia schools
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Applications open for Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant Program

Applications open for Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant Program

County Council recently approved $500,000 in annual funding towards this program 'to assist our residents in living independently as long as possible'
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Woman’s fatal overdose led to friend’s manslaughter conviction

Woman’s fatal overdose led to friend’s manslaughter conviction

Region has been identified as a major area of concern, showing a 'significantly' higher rate of overdose deaths compared to the provincial rate; 'It's horrendous'
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New 'inclusive' health-care clinic set to open later this month

New 'inclusive' health-care clinic set to open later this month

InclusHIV Care Clinic the first of its kind in central Ontario; 'We are hoping we will meet a need for... those who are homeless, sex workers and marginalized individuals'
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Ontario Parks offering free weekday day use this season

Ontario Parks offering free weekday day use this season

There are three provincial parks to enjoy in our area: Bass Lake, Mara and McRae Point
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Amid threat of 'insane' fines, local hair salon stays open, defies shutdown

Amid threat of 'insane' fines, local hair salon stays open, defies shutdown

'I’m not trying to be disobedient; I’m just trying to stay in business,' says owner of downtown hair salon
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