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International Great Lakes conversation comes to Collingwood

International Great Lakes conversation comes to Collingwood

The International Joint Commission is hosting a roundtable discussion on Aug. 6 in Collingwood to learn about local initiatives and concerns surrounding the Great Lakes
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Former Barrie doctor wins appeal in misconduct finding

Former Barrie doctor wins appeal in misconduct finding

Dr. Rodion Kunynetz 'has been vindicated of all serious allegations,' says Divisional Court in its decision
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Youth flees Port Severn dispute on ATV, rams OPP vehicles

Youth flees Port Severn dispute on ATV, rams OPP vehicles

A young male has been arrested in connection with incident that also saw him strike three private vehicles; OPP helicopter, K-9 unit, ERT all called in to help
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Body of North York man recovered from Severn River by OPP divers

Body of North York man recovered from Severn River by OPP divers

Man, 48, went swimming with co-workers near Hamlet Bridge 57; Underwater Search and Recovery Unit was required to search the river
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Downtown Orillia will be hopping Friday night, Saturday

Downtown Orillia will be hopping Friday night, Saturday

Art, sidewalk sales, buskers, entertainment, kids' activities ... lots happening at Summer Block Party, says arts and entertainment columnist
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People's Party back to the drawing board as candidate drops out of race

People's Party back to the drawing board as candidate drops out of race

Orillia Lakehead University student Karmangah Tait says he has withdrawn his name from the race due to time constraints
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OPP investigating possible indecent act at Bass Lake (UPDATE: OPP clarify location)

OPP investigating possible indecent act at Bass Lake (UPDATE: OPP clarify location)

The vehicle he was driving was described as a grey Ford Ranger with an extended cab
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Town of Bradford finds itself in hot water over water samples

Town of Bradford finds itself in hot water over water samples

Town of BWG and former manager of waste water will face EPA charges in Barrie court on Thursday
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Parks Canada will abide by working group's recommendations

Parks Canada will abide by working group's recommendations

Recommendations will be implemented 'in spirit of reconciliation'; Re-installation of central figure of Champlain will begin immediately
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Union vows to up the ante in fight against Casino Rama cuts

Union vows to up the ante in fight against Casino Rama cuts

Local Unifor officials will meet with national braintrust Thursday to discuss strategy; Top-ranking official says 500 jobs have been lost in last year at Casino Rama
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