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Severn Township facility is first hospice in Ontario to be powered by solar energy and is expected to save 70 per cent of its annual electricity costs

'We knew that they were sick and that anything could happen, and unfortunately this is where we are at. We did the best we could and that’s all we could do,' says volunteer

'We find ourselves at the same uncomfortable place that we have always been because ... someone forgot once more, how to be a good neighbour,' laments columnist

'These little victories remind us of the importance of community and coming together to support one another,' says town official

'Over the last couple of years, (the province has) made the legislative environment really difficult for any individual municipality to embark on a new landfill program,' says county official

Club looking to expand membership in upcoming season

'No one except the STR operators want STRs permitted in residential zones.' writes an Oro-Medonte resident

'Good manners dictate to ignore such remarks or deal privately with the speaker,' says letter writer

For many adult students, 'it’s basically their lifeline to getting an equivalency, whether it’s for employment (or) further training,' says local Literacy Council official

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