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Penetanguishene resident calls for action on pesky phragmites

Penetanguishene resident calls for action on pesky phragmites

Pandemic to blame for diverting resources against invasive ecological threat, Penetanguishene official says after concerned resident petitions for action
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Province announces $7.7M in funding to support newcomers impacted by COVID-19

Province announces $7.7M in funding to support newcomers impacted by COVID-19

'As someone who immigrated to Canada, I understand the importance of providing equal opportunity to everyone, including our newcomers,' says MPP
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GARDENING: Don't cut your grass too short this summer

GARDENING: Don't cut your grass too short this summer

This month's garden chores include some pest control, weeding, and lots of watering
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VIDEO: How to safely help a turtle cross the road

VIDEO: How to safely help a turtle cross the road

Nature Conservancy of Canada offers some helpful tips
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Rail service expansion on GO's Barrie line will require second set of tracks

Rail service expansion on GO's Barrie line will require second set of tracks

Provincial transportation plan includes all-day, two-way service from Barrie's Allandale Waterfront to Union Station, but there's no timeline
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Lack of response to local job postings 'very perplexing'

Lack of response to local job postings 'very perplexing'

Restaurants, resorts struggling to fill positions; 'I've never seen it so bad in all my years in hospitality'
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Two new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Friday

Two new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka Friday

A Barrie resident has died after contracting COVID-19
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Early move to Step 3 comes with risks, says Gardner

Early move to Step 3 comes with risks, says Gardner

The Simcoe-Muskoka medical officer of health said close monitoring will be important
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Real estate market 'cooling from red-hot to hot' in South Georgian Bay

Real estate market 'cooling from red-hot to hot' in South Georgian Bay

Individual unit sales are down slightly compared to June 2020, but dollar values are up and it's still a record year
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LET'S EAT: New local food bank looks to ensure no one goes hungry

LET'S EAT: New local food bank looks to ensure no one goes hungry

The Georgian Bay Food Network is an innovative non-profit with a goal to provide food relief to local communities
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