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COVID cases decrease this week in Simcoe-Muskoka

COVID cases decrease this week in Simcoe-Muskoka

Health unit assesses overall community risk as moderate, with decrease in local cases
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Feds provide $276K for tree planting in region

Feds provide $276K for tree planting in region

Severn Sound Environmental Association receives funding through 2 Billion Trees program
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Recent food, toy drive fills cargo van in Orillia

Recent food, toy drive fills cargo van in Orillia

Still time to donate during the Barrie event Dec. 17
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Orillia author aims to change way ebooks are purchased

Orillia author aims to change way ebooks are purchased

Rick Talbot takes unique approach with his new trilogy, Faraway Places
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LETTER: YMCA should consult proper groups about new fund

LETTER: YMCA should consult proper groups about new fund

'Any consultation process should be designed to rebuild trust,' says letter writer
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Numerous blue-green algae bloom advisories lifted in region

Numerous blue-green algae bloom advisories lifted in region

Blooms were detected in waterways earlier this year
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ADOPT ME: Jellybean is as sweet as her name suggests

ADOPT ME: Jellybean is as sweet as her name suggests

This senior cat loves to cuddle up in a lap
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Winter weather travel advisory issued for the region

Winter weather travel advisory issued for the region

Environment Canada advisory in effect until this evening
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COLUMN: Harry, Meghan doc series gets royal flush

COLUMN: Harry, Meghan doc series gets royal flush

After three episodes of the Netflix documentary Harry and Meghan about the former royals, Wendy is bowing out
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Young Terriers spread Christmas cheer to local seniors

Young Terriers spread Christmas cheer to local seniors

U11 A team recently took part in Santa for Seniors program
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