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Greenbelt lands for Southlake site bought for $80M in September

Greenbelt lands for Southlake site bought for $80M in September

Records show land west of Newmarket was purchased by Green Lane Bathurst GP just weeks before the province proposed opening it for development
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'Devastating' Bill 23 could cost city millions, lead to habitat loss

'Devastating' Bill 23 could cost city millions, lead to habitat loss

Local naturalist Bob Bowles, city staff weigh in on the implications of Bill 23; 'It's the worst place ever,' Bowles said of idea of building on local wetlands
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All public, Catholic schools in county to close if strike occurs

All public, Catholic schools in county to close if strike occurs

'Any disruption like this is difficult for students, difficult for families. We will do everything possible ... to have our students in schools.' says local trustee
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Tip from the public leads to impaired driving charges: OPP

Tip from the public leads to impaired driving charges: OPP

The 63-year-old Severn Township man was charged with impaired, had his licence suspended for 90 days and lost his vehicle for seven days
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Barrie doc no longer facing criminal prosecution in wife's death

Barrie doc no longer facing criminal prosecution in wife's death

Charlotte Coughler, 33, who was a nurse at Mackenzie Health in Richmond Hill, died Jan. 30, 2020
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Deadline nearing to drop off Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes

Deadline nearing to drop off Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes

Shoeboxes can be delivered to Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle Friday, Saturday and Sunday
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LETTER: Bill 23 fraught with environmental danger

LETTER: Bill 23 fraught with environmental danger

Legislation 'leaves the future open to piecemeal, patchwork and potentially reckless development,' says letter writer
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OSMH dealing with 'an unprecedented surge' of pediatric cases

OSMH dealing with 'an unprecedented surge' of pediatric cases

In an open letter to the community, the OSMH chief of pediatrics explains how capacity has been increased and what can be done for kids at home
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Flawless U11 Terriers go 5-0, skate to Orillia Classic title

Flawless U11 Terriers go 5-0, skate to Orillia Classic title

The local squad outscored the opposition 68-3 in their five wins at the three-day tournament in Orillia
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LETTER: Bill 23 shows 'contempt for ordinary citizens'

LETTER: Bill 23 shows 'contempt for ordinary citizens'

'Democracy is being bled to death,' says letter writer
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