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Deadline extended for law scholarship applications

Deadline extended for law scholarship applications

The deadline has been moved to Oct. 15
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Under new waste contract, collection day will change for local residents

Under new waste contract, collection day will change for local residents

County of Simcoe ran waste management workshop earlier this week
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Scraping away egg masses the next stage in stemming moth infestation

Scraping away egg masses the next stage in stemming moth infestation

'Each egg mass can contain 100 to 1,000 eggs,' says Barrie operations director; Egg masses are thumb-sized and any given tree can have a dozen or more
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Local group rides cross-country to support Indigenous community

Local group rides cross-country to support Indigenous community

'We would love to see anybody at our rallies, supporting the cause, wearing orange… as well as riders wanting to join us,' says organizer and founder of Barrie-based club
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Area couple issued $12K in COVID-related travel tickets opts to fight fines in court

Area couple issued $12K in COVID-related travel tickets opts to fight fines in court

'It is completely wrong and we can't let it happen without a fight,' says couple's daughter; Barrie-Innisfil MP John Brassard calls Perrys' plight 'a ridiculous situation'
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COLUMN: Farmers juggle many demands, but self-care should be one of them

COLUMN: Farmers juggle many demands, but self-care should be one of them

'Across the province and our industry, inclement weather threatens the livelihood of the farming community,' says OFA president
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Candidate taking PC party to court over appointment of area mayor

Candidate taking PC party to court over appointment of area mayor

The candidate for the Simcoe-Grey PC nomination filed a lawsuit claiming the PC party does not have the power to circumvent a member vote by appointing a candidate
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Huronia Historical Parks gets $1.5 million from province for repairs, rehabilitation

Huronia Historical Parks gets $1.5 million from province for repairs, rehabilitation

‘Wharf held up by a beaver dam’, Discovery Harbour GM jovially admits
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Incoming MCC director looking forward to returning home, live events

Incoming MCC director looking forward to returning home, live events

Daniel Broome brings more than 25 years of experience in the Canadian entertainment industry to the position
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Legacy of Cal Patterson reveals life of service extended beyond the council table

Legacy of Cal Patterson reveals life of service extended beyond the council table

A smart dresser from childhood, the toughest guy on the ice, and not one to shy away from wading into a pond after a lost golf ball: Patterson's friends recall his life lived for others
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