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Anti-lockdown protest leader starts $50K fundraising campaign to cover legal fees

Anti-lockdown protest leader starts $50K fundraising campaign to cover legal fees

Tyler Nicholson says city is trying to 'intimidate' him with injunction; Oro-Medonte man also claims he was never the organizer and merely 'somebody who was comfortable on a mic'
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Midland reopening some amenities as provincial restriction lifts

Midland reopening some amenities as provincial restriction lifts

The following changes take effect Saturday
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American dogs looking for new leash on life arrive in Barrie (6 photos)

American dogs looking for new leash on life arrive in Barrie (6 photos)

Sixteen dogs arrived at Ontario SPCA animal centres this week, including Barrie, Stouffville and Brockville
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ONTARIO: Outdoor visits allowed starting Saturday at long-term care homes

ONTARIO: Outdoor visits allowed starting Saturday at long-term care homes

A maximum of two general visitors are allowed per resident at one time
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Police will be enforcing stay-at-home order this long weekend — within reason

Police will be enforcing stay-at-home order this long weekend — within reason

'The capacity of police services to stop everyone and find out where they’re going — on a long weekend — it’s not realistic to think we are going to do that,' says OPP sergeant
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Wooden stakes in Midland greenspaces are all about the bees

Wooden stakes in Midland greenspaces are all about the bees

Orange-topped stakes are part of town's move into becoming a Bee City
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Five local residents among 45 new COVID-19 cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Five local residents among 45 new COVID-19 cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today

There are 584 active, lab-confirmed cases in the region, most of which are in Simcoe County
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What's opening, what's not in Penetanguishene

What's opening, what's not in Penetanguishene

Town is preparing to open local fields and other outdoor amenities for this weekend
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Second vaccine doses now available for those who received first shot before March 17

Second vaccine doses now available for those who received first shot before March 17

This is only for those who received their first immunization prior to March 17 and did not have second appointment
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Gardner supports province's roadmap, encourages safe outdoor enjoyment

Gardner supports province's roadmap, encourages safe outdoor enjoyment

The Simcoe-Muskoka region medical officer of health spoke out in support of the province's three-step reopening roadmap, calling it 'suitably cautious.'
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