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Barrie courthouse slated to resume some in-person hearings July 6

Barrie courthouse slated to resume some in-person hearings July 6

No word on when family law cases will resume, although lawyers can file electronic applications to start family law proceedings
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Collingwood man charged with impaired boating on Severn River

Collingwood man charged with impaired boating on Severn River

Orillia OPP say they received two complaints about a vessel on Saturday; Suspect located and charged Sunday
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VIEWPOINT: Migrant workers become extension of the farm family

VIEWPOINT: Migrant workers become extension of the farm family

Ontario Federation of Agriculture says it will also continue to work with province and local health units to ensure appropriate protocols are in place during COVID-19
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Strong thunderstorms possible

Strong thunderstorms possible

A hot and humid air mass in the area means the potential development of strong thunderstorms
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Trail riding cycles the balance between profit and fun

Trail riding cycles the balance between profit and fun

Local volunteers with the SCMBC work hard for residents seeking outdoor activity
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California dreaming? For travel agencies, it's been a nightmare

California dreaming? For travel agencies, it's been a nightmare

'It will be a slow painful process coming out of this, similar to what happened after 9/11, getting people’s confidence again,' says long-time local travel agent
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Unfortunately, it's a banner year for gypsy moth caterpillars

Unfortunately, it's a banner year for gypsy moth caterpillars

If you are planning to wage war against gypsy moths to protect oak trees, it's important to know your enemy, says outdoors columnist
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There are 175 new COVID cases in Ontario today

There are 175 new COVID cases in Ontario today

There have been 2,606 deaths attributed to the virus, with 1,657 of those being residents of long-term care facilities
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Backyard Birding: Bright red cardinals are fan favourites (7 photos)

Backyard Birding: Bright red cardinals are fan favourites (7 photos)

Cardinals seem happy with leftovers, and prove a little hard to catch on camera; Listen to their song on this video
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Region 'seeing a huge influx of local cyclists' on roads, trails

Region 'seeing a huge influx of local cyclists' on roads, trails

In 2019, 72 per cent of total riders were visitors. So far this year, 41 per cent are visitors and 59 per cent are locals, statistics show
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