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Area man wants hospital CEOs to tell Ford to stop privatization

Area man wants hospital CEOs to tell Ford to stop privatization

Paul Cummings wants residents to sign petition urging hospital leaders to demand province move away from 'additional burden' of private healthcare
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Decorated local officer steps well beyond the thin blue line

Decorated local officer steps well beyond the thin blue line

Elana Durtnall's strident dedication to community service as both a police officer and civilian recognized by provincial and national organizations
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Move to Give campaign raises $74K for YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

Move to Give campaign raises $74K for YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

More than $750K has been raised during Move to Give over past eight years
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Coldwater museum receives 'essential' grant from province

Coldwater museum receives 'essential' grant from province

Ontario Trillium Foundation funding 'essential for the preservation of local history in our community'
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Local 'force to be reckoned with' set to celebrate 100th birthday

Local 'force to be reckoned with' set to celebrate 100th birthday

Gord Taylor, Second World War vet, former owner of Gordie's General Store and other businesses, who danced into his 90s, will mark milestone May 17
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REMEMBER THIS: When Lightfoot was underestimated

REMEMBER THIS: When Lightfoot was underestimated

Before Lightfoot became a musical icon, charging $60 to perform was 'far too expensive' for local business
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CHEF'S TABLE: Grilling, barbecue aren't the same thing

CHEF'S TABLE: Grilling, barbecue aren't the same thing

'From Texas to the Carolinas to Tennessee, barbecue is in the blood. Just don’t invite them for a barbecue and serve up the hot dogs,' says food columnist
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Orillia Vocal Ensemble concert will aid Born to Read program

Orillia Vocal Ensemble concert will aid Born to Read program

OVE will perform a variety of music reflecting hope, vision and aspiration and pay homage to Gordon Lightfoot at May 17 event at St. Paul's Centre
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Adventure awaits with conservancy's Passport to Nature programs

Adventure awaits with conservancy's Passport to Nature programs

Popular Carden Challenge also returning this month
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Hunter fires shotgun across pond, hitting one hunter, damaging decoys

Hunter fires shotgun across pond, hitting one hunter, damaging decoys

The man received $5,500 in fines and a five-year licence suspension; he must also complete a hunter education course
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