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Five new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Friday

Five new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Friday

A Clearview resident is among the list of new cases reported today
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Superior Propane fire ruled 'accidental,' damages pegged at around $1M

Superior Propane fire ruled 'accidental,' damages pegged at around $1M

'The actual source of the leak is not known Due to the damage caused by the fire and explosions, it is difficult to narrow down,' says OFM official
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GBGH hits the green with $600,000 donation thanks to local golfers

GBGH hits the green with $600,000 donation thanks to local golfers

Last month, 44 area duffers teed off at the Midland Golf & Country Club for the second annual Captain’s Invitational Golf Tournament
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Highway 400 reopens through Barrie; victim identified in fatal hit-and-run

Highway 400 reopens through Barrie; victim identified in fatal hit-and-run

Deceased identified as 27-year-old Barrie man; 'We are not sure why the pedestrian was on or near the highway. There is no vehicle nearby that was theirs,' says OPP sergeant
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Ontario reports 340 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 340 new COVID cases Friday

The report includes 149 recoveries and 18 deaths; sixteen of the deaths occurred more than six weeks ago, but were previously unreported
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Midland launches traffic calming, monitoring program

Midland launches traffic calming, monitoring program

Public information session to discuss ongoing program slated for August 24
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Police close Highway 400 southbound in Barrie after body discovered

Police close Highway 400 southbound in Barrie after body discovered

'We do believe he was hit by a vehicle,' says OPP sergeant; Southbound lanes shut down from Bayfield to Essa
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‘Phragbusters’ lay siege to Waubaushene’s invasive species

‘Phragbusters’ lay siege to Waubaushene’s invasive species

Volunteers, Tay council members and Georgian Bay Forever team up to reduce ecological threat
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ASTRONOMY: Look up! The Perseid meteor shower now underway

ASTRONOMY: Look up! The Perseid meteor shower now underway

The best time to see the most meteors will be on the night of August 12
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Health unit looking at $5M line of credit to cover 'extraordinary' COVID bills

Health unit looking at $5M line of credit to cover 'extraordinary' COVID bills

Ministry of Health sets up reimbursement method for payment of COVID services
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