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Short campaign, blank ballots raising concerns among some voters

Short campaign, blank ballots raising concerns among some voters

'I think people are overwhelmed because of the pandemic,' says Barrie resident
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Master gardener provides tips on getting ready for fall

Master gardener provides tips on getting ready for fall

John Hethrington is back with a gardening to-do list for September
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Road maintenance treatment planned for two roads in Penetanguishene

Road maintenance treatment planned for two roads in Penetanguishene

Weather permitting, the project will take one day to complete
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Orillia Flea Market hopes to grow into a marquee event (6 photos)

Orillia Flea Market hopes to grow into a marquee event (6 photos)

'I love the deals, I love the friendliness, and there is starting to be a good diversity of vendors,' says customer
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OUTDOORS: Did you know there are woodland fairies that poop sugar?

OUTDOORS: Did you know there are woodland fairies that poop sugar?

Discovery of aphids prompted research that revealed some very interesting characteristics about these unique woodland fairies
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Area woman united with half-sister she didn't know she had

Area woman united with half-sister she didn't know she had

‘I absolutely love having a big sister, especially her,’ says Karrie Williams, who learned of her half-sister thanks to a DNA test service
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Merry and bright new additions to Santa’s Village (6 photos)

Merry and bright new additions to Santa’s Village (6 photos)

Travel columnist Andrew Hind takes readers through Santa's Village in Bracebridge
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Midland Garden Club celebrates local green thumbs (5 photos)

Midland Garden Club celebrates local green thumbs (5 photos)

'We love gardening and it’s a lot of work with a new home to start a garden and make it look established,” says this year's garden of the year award winner
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EVERYTHING KING: Watching Afghanistan unravel 'is the visual definition of desperation'

EVERYTHING KING: Watching Afghanistan unravel 'is the visual definition of desperation'

In this week's Everything King, Wendy suggests taking a look at the plight of the Afghans to realize how good we really have it
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How would you build an age-friendly community? Town of Penetanguishene wants to know

How would you build an age-friendly community? Town of Penetanguishene wants to know

Virtual workshop on age-friendly community plan takes place online on Sept. 21
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