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Closure of Horseshoe-area timeshares expected to be a blow to local economy

Closure of Horseshoe-area timeshares expected to be a blow to local economy

'The region will be losing millions of dollars in economic impact from the visitor economy now that the resort is closed,' says Tourism Barrie's Kathleen Trainor
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Low visibility, heavy snow prompts travel advisory for Midland and area

Low visibility, heavy snow prompts travel advisory for Midland and area

Conditions should improve by midnight, Environment Canada says
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OSPCA backs proposed bill banning 'painful' declawing of cats

OSPCA backs proposed bill banning 'painful' declawing of cats

Teddy's law proposes an end to declawing except where a veterinarian deems it necessary for the animal's health
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COVID-19 case total continues rising at Georgian Bay General Hospital

COVID-19 case total continues rising at Georgian Bay General Hospital

As of today, 34 people were confirmed to have tested positive related to hospital outbreak
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Décor repairs cause temporary lane restrictions on Penetanguishene's Main Street

Décor repairs cause temporary lane restrictions on Penetanguishene's Main Street

The town of Penetaguishene says repairs are scheduled to occur today until the project is completed
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Construction plans for multi-use trail's phase two unveiled

Construction plans for multi-use trail's phase two unveiled

The County of Simcoe has retained Dufferin Construction Company to complete the second phase of the County Road 93 trail
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Port sidewalk/trail winter plowing turned down due to cost

Port sidewalk/trail winter plowing turned down due to cost

Tay mayor says he will pursue seeking council support for clearing parts of Tay Trail at next meeting
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LETTER: Conservationists call legislative changes 'troubling' and 'short-sighted'

LETTER: Conservationists call legislative changes 'troubling' and 'short-sighted'

'This protection of the environment transcends politics, as waterways, precipitation, and runoff do not recognize geographical boundaries or parties of political stripes,' say letter writers
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Skating on Farlain Lake not in the forecast for this winter

Skating on Farlain Lake not in the forecast for this winter

A list of liability, procedural, and logistical issues make it a costly endeavour to undertake, says staff, garnering support from council that said residents can use the Toanche Park rink instead
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COLUMN: Travel in the COVID era anything but smooth sailing

COLUMN: Travel in the COVID era anything but smooth sailing

From darting to the airport on a snowy highway to room service in Mexico and everything in between, getting there isn't always half the fun
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