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WATCH: Regional re-openings now 'an option we're looking at' says Ford

WATCH: Regional re-openings now 'an option we're looking at' says Ford

Ford says 'everything is on the table'
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West Orillia 'a wonderful location' for new cannabis store: CEO

West Orillia 'a wonderful location' for new cannabis store: CEO

Sessions Cannabis awaiting approval of licence to open store on Diana Drive; 'We want to be a good steward in the community,' says company official
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Portion of Lightfoot Trail in Tudhope Park to close for repairs

Portion of Lightfoot Trail in Tudhope Park to close for repairs

Trail between the Moose Beach washroom building and Portage Bay will be closed to park users starting Monday for about two weeks
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VIDEO: Lengthy bear chase nerve-wracking for Barrie neighbourhood

VIDEO: Lengthy bear chase nerve-wracking for Barrie neighbourhood

'The best outcome is a safe situation for the public and, at the end of the day, that the bear is also healthy and safe for release,' says ministry official
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LUNCH BREAK: Does this fox sound like a hound?

LUNCH BREAK: Does this fox sound like a hound?

Mother fox communicating with her kits
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Severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon: Environment Canada

Severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon: Environment Canada

Strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain possible
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Oro-Medonte resuming 'regular' council meetings next week

Oro-Medonte resuming 'regular' council meetings next week

The township has been conducting electronic special meetings since March;
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344 new COVID-19 cases and 41 deaths reported in Ontario today

344 new COVID-19 cases and 41 deaths reported in Ontario today

There are 826 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19 in the province
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Local treatment centre offering virtual counselling to those in need

Local treatment centre offering virtual counselling to those in need

Until things become a little more 'normal,' Seven South Treatment Centre is offering support and counselling through phone calls, online video calls and email
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LETTER: People living on streets; City's priorities out of order

LETTER: People living on streets; City's priorities out of order

Funding a 'luxury' such as upgrades to the Aqua Theatre or gateway signage proves we have the funds but choose to use them poorly, says letter writer
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