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COLUMN: Members have mixed feelings over golf clubs' future

COLUMN: Members have mixed feelings over golf clubs' future

Change in operators at Vespra Hills, National Pines provides 'clarity after rumours surrounded the future of both,' columnist explains
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Driver and his employer facing charges following crash

Driver and his employer facing charges following crash

Police say the driver of the commercial truck, which sustained significant damage following a two-vehicle crash, fled the scene
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Simcoe-Muskoka health unit urges residents to get immunized

Simcoe-Muskoka health unit urges residents to get immunized

'Immunization prevents disease, saves lives and reduces health-care spending,' say local public health officials
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Province revokes MZO for medical innovation project in Oro-Medonte

Province revokes MZO for medical innovation project in Oro-Medonte

'Based on the information received, further progress has not been demonstrated,' assistant deputy minister tells township council
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Sex-trade worker 'violently assaulted' at Barrie hotel: police

Sex-trade worker 'violently assaulted' at Barrie hotel: police

Shelburne-area man, 29, charged with aggravated assault and assault by choking; police believe there could be more victims
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COLUMN: We wouldn't need Earth Day if people did right thing

COLUMN: We wouldn't need Earth Day if people did right thing

'One of life's great mysteries involves how the coffee cup is too difficult to carry when empty. We all must play a part in keeping our greenspaces clean'
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Orillia OPP seek public's help to identify alleged shoplifters

Orillia OPP seek public's help to identify alleged shoplifters

The two individuals were involved in thefts at a local business in February, say police
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COLUMN: Feeling taxed? Canada's not as bad as you think!

COLUMN: Feeling taxed? Canada's not as bad as you think!

When politicians promise lower taxes, exercise due diligence and demand details about what they plan to abandon, urges columnist
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Ramara wants to ensure township doesn't go to the dogs

Ramara wants to ensure township doesn't go to the dogs

Township currently has three dogs available for adoption, officials say
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Laughs and beer: Sin Bin Comedy coming to Orillia brewery

Laughs and beer: Sin Bin Comedy coming to Orillia brewery

Drew Behm to headline May 3 show at Couchiching Craft Brewing Co.
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